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Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs (DSME)

Diabetes Self-Management Education is a critical element of care for all people living with diabetes and is necessary to prevent or delay the complications of diabetes. Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Programs are offered as outpatient or community based programs designed for adults, children, and seniors with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes.

How does someone receive diabetes education?

Diabetes education is usually prescribed by a primary care doctor who writes a referral for diabetes education (sometimes called diabetes self-management training). Diabetes education programs are found in a variety of places – hospital outpatient facilities, clinics, doctor’s offices, to name a few – and staffed by diabetes educators. These specialists are healthcare professionals – often nurses, dietitians or pharmacists – who focus on all aspects of diabetes care, and are also skilled in counseling, education and communication.

Where to find DSME programs in Nevada (Current Offerings)

Las Vegas/Henderson

  • Adashek & Wilkes, LLP dba Desert Perinatal Associates – AADE DSME, 5761 S Fort Apache Road,Las Vegas 89148-5506, Tel: (702)341-6610
  • Damaj Horizonview Medical Center – ADA DSME, 6850 North Durango Drive, Suite 301,Las Vegas 89149, Tel: (702) 641-8500
  • Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center Diabetes Self-Management Education Program – AADE & ADA – DSME, NDPP, 2075 E Flamingo Road, Suite 225,Las Vegas, 89119-5188, Tel: (702)369-7560
  • Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican – Stanford Plus Program AADE & ADA – DSME, NDPP, 3001 Saint Rose Parkway, Henderson 89052-3839, Tel: (702)616-4914
  • Doctor’s Health Network – ADA DSME, 5235 South Durango Drive, Las Vegas 89148, Tel: (702) 851-7287 x114
  • DOLCRX Wellness Center – AADE DSME, 801 S Rancho Drive, Suite A4, Las Vegas 89106-3870, Tel: (702)436-52
  • High Risk Pregnancy Center Diabetes Education Program – ADA DSME, 2011 Pinto Lane, Suite 200, Las Vegas 89106, Tel: (702) 382-3200
  • Huntridge Pharmacy Diabetes Self-Management Education Program -AADE DSME, 1144 E Charleston Boulevard,Las Vegas, NV 89104-1558, Tel: (702)382-7373
  • Nevada Senior Services – DSME, 901 N. Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89108,Tel:  (702) 648-3425 ext. 213
  • Southwest Medical Associates Endocrinology – AADE DSME, 4475 S Eastern Avenue, Suite 2400,Las Vegas 89119-7826, Tel: (702) 669-5867
  • UnitedHealthcare Nevada – Health Education & Wellness – ADA DSME, 2716 North Tenaya Way, 3rd Floor, Las Vegas 89128, Tel: (702) 750-3830

Reno/Carson City

  • Carson Tahoe Health – ADA DSME, NDPP, 1600 Medical Parkway, PO Box 2168, Carson City 89702, Tel: (775) 445-8607
  • Partnership Carson City Coalition – Stanford DSME, DEEP™ , 1711 North Roop Street,Carson City 89706,Tel:  (775) 841-4730
  • Renown Health Management Services/Diabetes Center – ADA DSME, 850 Mill Street, Suite 100, Reno 89502, Tel: (775) 982-5073
  • Sanford Center for Aging, University of Nevada, Reno – Stanford DSME, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno 89557, Tel: (775) 784-7557
  • Access to Healthcare Network – Stanford DSME, 4001 South Virginia Street, Suite F, Reno 89502 Tel: (775) 284-1898

Rural Nevada

  • Humboldt General Hospital DBA Living Well with Diabetes – AADE DSME, 118 East Haskell Street, Winnemucca 89445, Tel: (775) 623-5222 Ext: 1756
  • Nye Communities Coalition – Stanford DSME, 1020 East Wilson Road, Pahrump 89048, Tel: (775) 727-9970
  • PACE Coalition – Stanford DSME, 1645 Sewell Drive, Suite 41, Elko 89801, Tel:  (775) 777-3451
  • Southwest Medical Associates Endocrinology – AADE DSME, 2210 Calvada, Pahrump 89048, Tel: (702) 877-5306

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