Diabetes Education Description: Diabetes education, also called diabetes self management training, provides the knowledge, skills, and tools that people with diabetes need to successfully manage the disease and avoid many of the associated complications. Contact: Marsha Fendley Number: (251) 743-7369 or 743-7384 E-Mail: mfendley@mchcare.com The Monroe County Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Education Program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education. Support Group Monroe County Hospital also offers a diabetes support group to the community free of charge. This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in the hospital cafeteria. Topics may vary each month regarding diabetes care. No Appointment is necessary. Class Schedule The DSMEP(diabetes self management educational program) classes are scheduled by appointment only. This one-on-one education session is taught first. This session lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. A follow up group class is recommended. Instructions include: What is diabetes? How to manage diabetes Blood Glucose Monitoring Nutrition Management Medications Activity/Exercise guidelines Short term and long term complications Living with diabetes Our professional staff will assist in helping you keep peace with diabetes. Don't let diabetes slow you down. Live your life well!!! To schedule a class, call (251) 743-7369 or (251) 743-7384 Remember Medicare and insurance requires a referral from your physician for reimbursement (provided your insurance plan covers diabetes education and or MNT)