Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) Clinic
Are you overwhelmed with managing your Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes? VCC is here to help you understand the ins and outs of managing your diabetes diagnosis and decreasing complications associated with poorly controlled diabetes.
Telemedicine: DSMES services may be done remotely. Contact us to learn more.
Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) Clinic is available at the following VCC locations
Safe, Respectful, Culturally Appropriate Diabetes Care
Our Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) Program offers patients with Type 1 and Type 2 a safe, judgement free environment to learn the American Diabetes Association guidelines for proper Diabetes Care. Our program is ADA accredited and led by our registered nurse who is a Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist, and our registered dietitian. The program is 7 months long and offers a one-on-one appointment every month. Our goal is to help you understand diabetes, provide you with the tools needed to manage your health, and to answer YOUR questions about diabetes.
Call 760-631-5000 extension 8054 for more information or to make an appointment.
Health Services
- Complete diabetes Care
- Laboratory Services
- Referrals to Optometry, Dental, and Podiatry as needed
- Referrals to other specialty care as needed
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring
- Insulin Pumps
Support Services
- Insurance Enrollment
- Transportation
- Public Assistance Enrollment
Education Materials
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