Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is an evidence-based 6-week class for individuals living with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers designed to help you better manage your diabetes by learning important self-management skills and techniques. Participants make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems they encounter in creating and carrying out their self-management plan. 

Topics covered include:

• Making healthy food choices and planning menus 
• How to increase physical activity and exercise safely 
• Preventing or delaying diabetes complications 
• Communicating effectively with your health team 
• Developing action plans and setting goals to improve your health and well-being  

Cost: Free

Contact Info:  

• Kathy Deeken, kdeeken@missouri.edu
• Liz Harrison, eharrison@miissouri.edu 

Partners:

• MA4
• Aging Best 

Sessions:

• Wednesday, 1p-3:30p, 1/8/25
• Wednesday, 1p-3:30p, 1/15/25
• Wednesday, 1p-3:30p, 1/22/25
• Wednesday, 1p-3:30p, 1/29/25
• Wednesday, 1p-3:30p, 2/5/25
• Wednesday, 1p-3:30p, 2/12/25