Initiating DSMES Referrals at Critical Time 2—Annually and/or When Not Meeting Treatment Targets

A Guide for Communicating with Patients and Implementing Team Care. Primary care visits for people with diabetes typically occur every three to six months. It is challenging for primary care providers to address all assessments during a visit, and this points to the need to utilize established diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) resources and champion new ones to meet these needs, ensuring personal goals are met.