Following are the advantages of the DSME: It enables the patient to
1. Accept the disease.
2. Gain knowledge about disease, its prevention, treatment and management.
3. Have confidence in managing the disease.
4. Learn to take insulin injection, checking blood sugar, measuring blood pressure.
5. Comply with treatment and advices to manage the disease.
6. Go for regular check up.
7. Modify life style.
8. Get family and friends support.
9. Lead a normal healthy life.