Every Diabetic Counts is a free, diabetes self-management education program designed specially for underserved* Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes. Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care is partnering with physician practices and local community organizations to bring Every Diabetic Counts to eligible Medicare beneficiaries in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Prince George’s County.

Every Diabetic Counts classes are taught by experienced health educators and are held at easy-to-reach locations, including senior centers, senior apartment buildings, churches, and public libraries.

Every Diabetic Counts classes cover a variety of important topics, including:

Managing blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol
Making healthy lifestyle choices, including diet and exercise
Understanding medicines for diabetes
Reducing medical complications

Classes provide practical, hands-on activities; lively discussions; helpful handouts; and many other tools to help patients improve their diabetes care. Studies show that diabetes self-management education (DSME) delivers culturally appropriate educational material that increases patients’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing their condition. DSME patients become “activated,” which leads to improved clinical outcomes. In addition, DSME programs like Every Diabetic Counts are recommended by the American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

Physicians who want to refer eligible patients to Every Diabetic Counts should download the Physician Partnership Agreement and fax a completed copy to 443-285-0968.

For additional information, call 410-872-9692.

Every Diabetic Counts Frequently Asked Questions

*CMS defines “underserved” as African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Native American/Alaska Native.