Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Program

November 10, 2025

Take Charge of Your Health: Preventing and Managing Diabetes

David Wise

Nurse giving a patient a blood sugar level test

  By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Diabetes is one of the most significant public health concerns in the United States. About 38 million U.S. adults have a diabetes diagnosis, and about 97 million more are prediabetic. In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s take a moment to learn about how you can prevent or manage…