Practitioner Resources

Diabetes Self-Management Education 

Diabetes Self-Management Education has resources for individuals, healthcare providers, educators, and medical organizations about diabetes prevention and self-management. Resources include:

• Referral forms for diabetes self-management education (DSME) and nutrition management therapy (MNT)
• Locator for American Diabetes Association (ADA)-accredited/Association of American Diabetes Educators (AADE)-recognized DSME programs

American Diabetes Association

• Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – most current evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating adults and children with all forms of diabetes.
• Diabetes Food Hub – a variety of recipes from nutrition experts for people living with diabetes and their families.
• Fitness and physical activity – articles and tips to help start or continue regular exercise.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Healthful Eating with Diabetes – article discusses balancing foods to eat to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. 

External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may not be accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information about any of the organizations listed, contact the sponsoring organization.