Frequently Asked Questions

It's a series of classes presented by knowledgeable healthcare professionals designed to help Type II diabetics or pre-diabetics learn what they can do to help keep their blood sugar within acceptable levels. Along with appropriate medical care, adopting the lifestyle changes taught in DSME classes are skills you'll need to help stay in control.

In the long term, uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to financially and emotionally devastating complications such as heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, lower limb amputation, and death.

Those adults recently diagnosed with Type II Diabetes or pre-diabetes who are ready to make healthy lifestyle changes. Diabetics who received little or no self-management education when first diagnosed or those who need a 'refresher' can certainly benefit. The earlier a participant begins appropriate management, the better the long-term outcome.

We are currently working with a lot of wonderful people and agencies in order to make the classes convenient for you. Please contact us for more information. If you would like group classes to be held at your church, business or civic agency, let us know! Call 903-798-3250 Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 6 p.m.

For more information on Type II diabetes, risk factors, statistics, etc. visit Texas' Department of State Health Services website.