Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
The Diabetes Self-Management Education program works collaboratively with
departments at Clara Maass Medical Center to provide a full continuum
of care for those who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Our program is
for adults only and is facilitated by certified diabetes educators, nurses
and nutritionists, and includes 1:1 counseling available both daytime
and evening. Topics covered throughout the series include:
- Overview of diabetes and how it affects your body
- Carbohydrate counting and dosing insulin
- Monitoring blood sugar levels
- Treatment options
- Meal planning, healthy cooking and eating, portion control and dining out
- Smart shopping and how to read food labels
- Regular physical activity
- Preventing complications
- Healthy coping
- Weight management
A physician's prescription and pre-registration is required by calling (973) 450-2126.
Most insurances, are accepted including Medicare reimbursement.
Price varies based on insurance coverage.