Anson Diabetes Self Management Program was initiated in 2006 under the management of Anson Parish Nurse and Health Ministries. 

Our diabetes self-management program (DSMP) received national accreditation by the American Diabetes Association in July, 2007.  This means that we have an approved curriculum and staff that meet national standards for a quality program.

Our registered nurse and registered dietitian are diabetes educators who work full-time with our diabetes program. We offer diabetes self-management instruction, individual or group classes, with follow-up training, insulin instruction, foot-care classes, and pre-diabetes classes. Our DSMP includes education about medications, monitoring, management of acute problems (hyper and hypoglycemia, and sick days), prevention, detection, and complications of long term care, goal setting, exercise and physical activity, a diabetes overview, nutrition principles. Progress reports are sent to the referring physician.

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for our diabetes patients is offered by our dietitian. This includes an individualized initial consultation to review the medical history, eating and lifestyle habits. The session will include dietary modification strategies, behavior modification, goal setting, meal planning, recipes and other educational materials as seen fit by our registered dietitian.

Our charges for DSMP and MNT are usual and customary for comparable services in the surrounding hospitals. Diabetes education is included under the Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Many insurances pay for the services. For self-pay options, we offer additional assistance, discounts, and payment plans for those who qualify.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

MNT is a service provided by a  Registered Dietitian (RD) to assist you in planning healthy, nutritious meals designed for your lifestyle, preferences, and special needs.  MNT is tailored to your condition or disease and it will improve your health.   We provide outpatient MNT services for the following health conditions: Diabetes Kidney Disease High cholesterol High blood pressure Metabolic Syndrome Pre-diabetes Celiac Disease Obesity/ Weight Management Food Allergies & intolerances Pregnancy Eating Disorders GI disorders (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, IBS, diverticulitis, gall bladder disease    A doctor's order or referral is required MNT includes an individualized initial consultation to review your medical history, eating and lifestyle habits. The session will include dietary modification  strategies,  behavior modification, goal   setting, meal planning, and recipes and other educational materials as seen fit by the Registered Dietitian.  Typically, a new patient assessment is 60 minutes and a follow up assessment is 30 minutes.    MNT with our outpatient Registered Dietitian is by appointment only.