Proudly Serving Patients Living With Diabetes, in conjunction with their Medical Providers
Proudly Serving Patients Living With Diabetes, in conjunction with their Medical Providers
Click here to add a short description
Testimonials From Our Clients
Testimonials From Our Clients
Diabetes Self Care Management Institute (DSCMI) in Hyattsville, Maryland offers support to medical providers and their patients with improved access to comprehensive diabetes care. Read what some of them have to say about our diabetes management and education services:
I like to see you for my diabetes because I feel that you care
- Lisa
- Lisa
Health care starts with self care
- Unknown
- Unknown
Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live
- Jim Rohn
- Jim Rohn
The best investment you can make is on yourself
- Unknown
- Unknown
Your body is your most priceless possession. Take care of it.
- Jack Lalane
- Jack Lalane
You are the first person that actually taught me something about my diabetes
- Ariel
- Ariel
had diabetes for more than twenty years and this is the first time someone explains it to me, so I can understand”
- Larry
- Larry
I like the technology you use. You make it easy.
- Andre
- Andre
You give me hope because I have been in denial for a long time
- Gladys
- Gladys
I am so glad to be your patient because my diabetes is manageable
- Vera
- Vera
I feel so much better about my health since I started seeing you
- DSCMI Patient
- DSCMI Patient
I am more engaged in my diabetes and my numbers look better, thank you
- DSCMI Patient
- DSCMI Patient
Thank you for explaining my mother’s condition to me, I feel that she also has a better understanding of how to take her insulin
- Mark
- Mark
I am so glad that you are the first person I saw when I was told that I had diabetes. I was so scared and you made it easier for me to accept
- Barnes
- Barnes
I had no idea what was going on with me. But you spend time during my consultation and you also explained everything to me. Attending your diabetes classes made me more conscientious of my health. My family and friends cannot believe it is me.
- Dawn
- Dawn
"Do something today that your future self will thank you for" -Unknown
"Do something today that your future self will thank you for" -Unknown
Submit Your Review
Submit Your Review
We value your feedback. Let us know how we can improve our services by filling out the form on this page.
We value your feedback. Let us know how we can improve our services by filling out the form on this page.
Our Blog
Our Blog
An ongoing series of informational entries
An ongoing series of informational entries
Do I Have Diabetes?
Do I Have Diabetes?
January 15, 2018
Amy Campbell, MS, RD, LDN, CDE
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
About 8 million people in the United States have diabetes and don't know it, and relatives of people with Type 1 or Type 2 are at increased risk of developing the condition. Concerned a loved one unknowingly may be living with diabetes? Learn about risk factors, signs and symptoms, how to get tested, and treatment approaches. Click here to read more.
Managing High Blood Sugar
Managing High Blood Sugar
February 14, 2018
Laura Hieronymus, DNP, RN, MLDE, BC-ADM, CDE, and Belinda O'Connell, MS, RD, CDE
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
When you were diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor probably told you that your blood glucose levels were too high. Indeed, high blood glucose, or hyperglycemia, is the hallmark of diabetes. Hyperglycemia is linked to the development of long-term diabetes complications.
Keeping blood glucose levels close to normal requires learning how to balance food intake, physical activity, and the effects of any diabetes medicines your doctor may prescribe to lower your blood glucose level. Read more here.
High Blood Sugar Symptoms
High Blood Sugar Symptoms
March 15, 2018
Wil Dubois, BS, AAS, CPT
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
If you’ve had diabetes for any length of time at all, you’ve probably seen lists of the signs and symptoms of high blood glucose dozens of times. But have you ever stopped to wonder why they occur? Read more here.
Dexcom CGM Granted Medicare Coverage
Dexcom CGM Granted Medicare Coverage
March 15, 2018
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
The Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System will now be covered as durable medical equipment under Medicare Part B for people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who are on intensive insulin therapy. Great news right!?! Read more on this here.
Controlling the Dawn Phenomenon
Controlling the Dawn Phenomenon
March 15, 2018
David Spero, BSN, RN
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Do you wake up with a blood glucose level that’s higher than when you went to bed? You might wonder how this could be. Is this “dawn phenomenon” serious, and what can you do about it? Learn about causes of, and strategies for dealing with, this common occurrence. Read the full article here.
Neuropathy
Neuropathy
March 15, 2018
Diabetes Self-Management Mag
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Damage to nerves. In people with diabetes, neuropathy is generally caused by high blood sugar levels, but there are other possible causes of neuropathy, such as a B vitamin deficiency, injury, some drugs, and cancer. Follow this link to read the full article, interesting and helpful pointers.
Lime Grilled Chicken Recipe for Diabetics
Lime Grilled Chicken Recipe for Diabetics
March 15, 2018
Diabetes Self-Management Mag
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Yield: 2 Chicken Cutlets
Serving Size: 1 Chicken Cutlet
Nutrition Facts per Serving
Calories: 155
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 27 g
Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 77 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Exchanges per Serving
4 Very Lean Meat
½ Other Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate Choices: ½
Get the recipe here.
Enjoying Pedicures
Enjoying Pedicures
March 15, 2018
Laura Hieronymus, DNP, RN, MLDE, BC-ADM, CDE, and Belinda O'Connell, MS, RD, CDE
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Diabetes is notorious for causing foot problems. In fact, it is the number one cause of lower limb amputations in the United States. More than half of the amputations performed each year are caused by diabetes. Get all the expert foot care in this article.
Treatment Options for Erectile Dysfunction
Treatment Options for Erectile Dysfunction
Ann Ezzell and Neil Baum, MD
Ann Ezzell and Neil Baum, MD
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common occurrence in men with diabetes, but a large percentage of those who have both conditions do not respond to therapy with one of the popular ED pills. This article takes a look at other treatment options for men who do not respond to oral medications. Read the full story here.
Give Us a Call
Give Us a Call
If you want to learn more about diabetes management, please feel free to contact us. We are more than willing to share our knowledge with you.
Click Here to Add a Title
Click Here to Add a Title
