Diabetes Education Accreditation Program (DEAP)

Did you know? Personalized services to manage your diabetes can help you:

  • Set and track your health goals
  • Learn how to use knowledge, skills and tools to manage your diabetes
  • Practice how to fit diabetes care in all parts of your life.
  • Find ways to get support when need it.

Alaunus Nutrition is accredited by ADCES, we are here to help you by providing Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) whether you are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for years.

We provide education and ongoing support to help you manage your diabetes successfully.

Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)

Are you ready to:

  • Improve your blood sugar and A1c levels?
  • Learn how food affects your sugar levels?
  • Increase your confidence in managing diabetes?
  • Work with an expert and develop your customized diabetes plan?

When are the best times for diabetes education?

  • When you are diagnosed with diabetes and struggling to meet your goals
  • As part of your annual assessment of education, nutrition or emotional issues.
  • When new complications arise.
  • During changes in your healthcare team or treatment (ex. new physician, insurance, location etc)

How should you sign up?

  • Ask your coordinator/caregiver about the DSMT program
  • Ask your provider for a Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT)

FAQs FOR PROVIDERS

What is Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)?

Diabetes Self-Management Training is an evidence-based program that incorporates the needs and goals of people with diabetes into a personalized plan to Improve health outcomes.


Who is eligible for DSMT?
Individuals with type1, type 2 and gestational diabetes mellitus patients are eligible to participate in the program. A referral will be made by the treating clinician.


How does DSMT benefit my patient?

  • Improve hemoglobin A1c levels
  • Improve control of blood pressure and cholesterol levels
  • Improve medication adherence
  • Decrease severe diabetes-related complications
  • Increase healthier lifestyle behaviors, such as better nutrition, increased physical activity, and use of primary care and preventive services
  • Enhance self-efficacy
  • Decrease health care costs, including fewer hospital admissions and readmissions

 

What does DSMT offer my patient?

  • Practical and relevant nutrition guidance
  • Benefits and strategies to increase physical activity
  • How to monitor, interpret and manage their glucose levels
  • Increase understanding of diabetes medications
  • Healthy coping skills
  • Preventing and managing complications of diabetes


How do I refer a patient? 

  • Use a PCP referral form under "FORMS" on the website.
  • Contact our coordinators/caregivers for physical forms

 

Do you take insurance?

Yes, all our services are insurance based. Currently we are taking the following insurances:

  • United Health Care
  • BCBS TX
  • MEDICARE
  • MEDICAID
  • CIGNA

FAQs FOR PATIENT'S