title: Diabetes self-management education.
abstract: This article provides a definition of diabetes education along with a review of the national standards for diabetes self-management (DSME), including a discussion of relevant content areas that promote behavior change rather than simply imparting knowledge. Outcomes measurement of DSME is reviewed, and information is provided on self-care behaviors as defined by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. A review of newly defined standards for outcomes measurement of DSME that are practical, feasible, and consistent across DSME programs is likewise provided.
authors.affiliation: Health Education and Life Promotion, 16122 NE Lakeshore Drive S, Suite 200, Hope, IN 47246, USA. david@help-stat.com
authors.forename: David K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Fain
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy*; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D012648:Self Care; D014481:United States