Once your DSMES participants

have completed their

formal DSMES curriculum,

they will need ongoing support

to stay on track.

Assisting your participants in selecting

a personalized ongoing support plan

is essential.

You should have a menu

of diverse support resources

available for your participants.

Options could include:

•Group meetings,

•Peer support (either local or online),

•Walking groups and exercise programs,

•Grocery store tours,

•Weight loss support programs,

•Smoking cessation options, and

•Informational resources like

diabetes websites, apps, and magazines.

Resources should be reviewed

and revised annually,

and should be specific to the local

community whenever possible.

Send your DSMES participants home

with the resources they need

to stay healthy and on track.