Diabetes Specialized Care Center
We understand that managing diabetes can be a challenging task. Our pharmacy team has received extensive training and are specialized in supporting patients with Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational diabetes.
We can help you understand and manage your diabetes with specialized monitoring, medications, and recommendations that can help you independently maintain a healthy lifestyle with diabetes.
Talk to a member of our pharmacy staff today for more information on living well with diabetes.
Diabetes Self Management Education and Support (DSMES)
Our accredited DSMES course will take you through 10 hours of combined 1on1 and group education to provide you more information about diabetes and how you can create achievable goals to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
- DSMES is available to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. A physician referral is required to participate in the program. Salida Pharmacy and Fountain staff will update your physician with your progress in the classes on a regular basis.
- DSMES is broken down into a 1-hour 1on1 session and 9 hours of group education. Each session will focus on education as well as setting and meeting individual healthy lifestyle goals.
- Several insurance plans cover DSMES. If your insurance does not cover DSMES the total out of pocket price for the 10 hours is $300 (payment assistance may be available). This payment includes in clinic blood sugar checks and quarterly A1c checks for 1 year.
- We intent to refund $100 of the payment to patients who attend all 10 hours.