We recently asked Healthy Living with Diabetes (HLWD) program providers to consider offering a bonus session to encourage people to access the clinical Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services (DSMES) intervention. As an incentive, we entered providers who offered a bonus session (and 12 did) into a drawing for a free Leader training in 2022.
The winner of the HLWD bonus session challenge drawing is the ADRC of Southwest Wisconsin - Green County! Thanks to all who participated!
Why offer a bonus session?
While participating in HLWD is an important step in the self-management journey, offering an optional-for-participants 7th (bonus) session (or a separate add-on after session 6 activities are done) is a GREAT way to encourage participants to continue using their self-management skills. During a 7th session you can invite a local certified diabetes educator (CDE) to answer clinical or individual questions and provide information on DSMES offered in your community. To learn more about the DSMES clinical intervention, find services in or near your community, or even to find a video you can use in your 7th session, click the button below.