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Diabetes Prevention and Control
3601 C Street, Suite 722
Anchorage, AK 99503
P.O. Box 240249,
Anchorage, AK 99524-0249
Email: Diabetes@alaska.gov
Webpage updated November 2024
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
Erin and Riley Widener fighting to Stop Diabetes!
People with diabetes are at a higher risk for severe health complications, such as blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, and amputations. Fortunately, better health management can help people with diabetes live longer and healthier lives.
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) services teach participants skills to take ownership of their daily diabetes management, including how to check blood sugar, develop routines to take medication, incorporate healthy eating and activity into daily life, and cope with stress and diabetes distress. Education is provided by a healthcare team trained to help people with diabetes set, reach, and maintain their health goals.
Benefits of DSMES participation can include:
- Improved hemoglobin A1C levels (the 2-3 month average of blood sugar levels)
- Improved control of blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Higher rates of medication adherence
- Fewer or less severe diabetes-related complications
- Healthier lifestyle behaviors
- Decreased health care costs.
DSMES Services in Alaska:
Anchorage
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Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center*
4951 Business Park Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907-743-7200 -
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Providence Diabetes and Nutrition Center
3340 Providence Drive, A Tower Suite A453
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-212-7980
Spanish: Yes -
Southcentral Foundation*
Diabetes Education Program
4320 Diplomacy Drive, Suite 1121
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-729-4380
Bethel
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Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation*
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
PO Box 528
Bethel, AK 99559
Phone: 907-543-6049
Fairbanks
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Tanana Valley Clinic*
Diabetes and Nutrition Education Center
1001 Noble Street, Suite 450
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: 907-458-2676
Spanish: Yes
Homer
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South Peninsula Hospital*
Diabetes Education Program
4300 Bartlett Street
Homer, AK 99603
Phone: 907-235-0311
Spanish: Yes
Ketchikan
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PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center
Diabetes Education Services
3100 Tongass Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-228-7685 -
Ketchikan Indian Community
2960 Tongass Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-228-9426
Kodiak
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Kodiak Community Health Center*
1911 E Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone: 907-481-5000
Soldotna
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Central Peninsula Hospital*
250 Hospital Place
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: 907-714-4404
Wasilla
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Capstone Clinic
3122 E Meridian Park Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: 907-357-9590
* Facility under State of Alaska DSMES Umbrella license.
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FREE Online Diabetes Self-Management Program
Alaska’s Diabetes Prevention and Control Program has partnered with
Omada Health to offer a
FREE
online Diabetes Self-Management Program to all eligible Alaska adults.
Omada Health provides a digital lifestyle change program that inspires healthy habits that last. Participants get their own:
- Interactive program
- Wireless smart scale
- Weekly online lessons
- Professional health coach
- Support from a small group of your peers
- It’s a personalized approach designed to help you manage type 2 diabetes.
Find out if you’re eligible for this FREE program today!
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For more information, contact:Diabetes@alaska.gov
