More than 300,000 Arkansans have been diagnosed with diabetes, while an additional 70,000 Arkansans go undiagnosed. With barriers to accessing healthcare, diabetes management education, affordable medications, and access to nutritious foods, diabetes in Arkansas and across the nation has become an epidemic.
What is DSMES?
Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs provide personalized care and guidance to help you effectively manage your diabetes. Through a DSMES program, you will work with a diabetes education specialist to develop the skills needed to integrate diabetes care into your daily routine and master the seven key self-care behaviors for living well with diabetes:
- Healthy eating
- Being active
- Taking medicine as prescribed
- Monitoring your blood sugar levels
- Reducing risks of diabetes complications
- Healthy coping with diabetes
- Problem-solving strategies
Accredited Pharmacies Offering DSMES Programs
These pharmacies are accredited to offer DSMES programs in Arkansas. If you are interested in participating in one of the programs below, please contact the listed pharmacy.
| County | Pharmacy | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Grant | McCoy-Tygart Drug 821 North Rock Sheridan, AR 72150 | (870) 942-5121 |
| Independence | Cave City Pharmacy 301 S. Main St. Cave City, AR 72521 | (870) 283-5589 |
| Izard | Corner Drug Store 830 E. Main St. Melbourne, AR 72556 | (870) 368-7171 |
| Pulaski | Anchor Family Pharmacy 1900 Club Manor Dr. #101 Maumelle, AR 72113 | (501) 274-1130 |
| Sharp | Cave City Pharmacy 301 S. Main St. Cave City, AR 72521 | (870) 283-5589 |
| Washington | Medical Arts Pharmacy 2515 E. Huntsville Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72701 | (479) 443-3411 |
What is DPP?
A Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a lifestyle change program for people who are prediabetic to reduce the risk of developing diabetes in the future by building new, healthy habits surrounding nutrition and physical activity.
To determine if you are prediabetic or eligible for a DPP program, please refer to this list of resources:
Have more questions about DSMES, DPP, or diabetes? Connect with a Community Health Worker who can help.