Diabetes Self-Management Programme - worth it?

[Tabbyjoolz]

I've been invited to take part in a seven-week Diabetes Self-Management Programme (DSMP).

Unlike the MAPS programme I did under sufferance in October (mandatory - if I didn't attend I would lose all diabetes management support from my GP) this one seems voluntary.

I'm going to give them a ring tomorrow anyway to ask a few questions, but I was wondering if anyone else had been on one and if it was useful.

 

[4ratbags]

Sounds interesting, if it's about self management rather than being crammed with outdated information it should be great. Keep us posted.

 

[DeejayR]

I'd check it out. Tell us what you discover please. Here's some background. Looks like the Eatwell Plate is still the basis for diabetes control and I can't find anything about self-testing
http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/programs/diabeteseng.html
http://www.allaboutdudley.info/aodb/publications/Diabetes SMP UK Pilot Report.pdf