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 Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support?
Diabetes self-management education and support 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | Village Pharmacy 500 W Commercial St. Ozark, AR 72949 | 479-518-5102 |
| Grant County | McCoy-Tygart Drug 821 North Rock Sheridan, AR 72150 | 870-942-5121 |
| Independence County | Cave City Pharmacy 301 S. Main St. Cave City, AR 72521 | 870-283-5589 |
| Izard County | Corner Drug Store 830 E. Main St. Melbourne, AR 72556 | 870-368-7171 |
| Pulaski County | Achor Family Pharmacy 1900 Club Manor Drive #101 Maumelle, AR 72113 | 501-274-1130 |
| Pulaski County | The Pharmacy at Wellington 15400 Chenal Parkway Suite 100 Little Rock, AR 72211 | 336-394-1882 |
| Saline County | Bryant Family Pharmacy 3801 Highway 5N Bryant, AR 72022 | 501-847-2880 |
| Sharp County | Cave City Pharmacy 301 S. Main St. Cave City, AR 72521 | 870-283-5589 |
| Washington County | Medical Arts Pharmacy 2515 E. Huntsville Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72701 | 479-443-3411 |
| Yell County | Rose Drug of Dardanelle 1176 West State Hwy 22, Suite A Dardanelle, AR 72834 | 479-747-2518 |
What is a Diabetes Prevention Program?
A diabetes prevention program 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 diabetes prevention program, please refer to the list of resources below.
Prediabetes Resources:
Diabetes Prevention Program Resources:
- Are You Eligible for a Diabetes Prevention Program?
- Find a Diabetes Prevention Program
- Pharmacist Toolkit for Diabetes Prevention Programs
Connect with a Community Health Worker
Have more questions about diabetes self-management education and support programs; diabetes prevention programs; or diabetes? Connect with a community health worker who can help.