Standard 5. DSMES Team
To succeed as a team,
it’s important for players
to know their respective roles.
Games are won through
collaborative participation,
where team members
contribute their strongest talents.
The DSMES team is no different.
It must consist of
a diverse group of experts,
with each member sharing
specific skills and insight.
The DSMES team of experts
must have at least one of the following:
•Registered nurse,
•Registered dietitian nutritionist,
•Pharmacist,
•Certified Diabetes Educator, or
•Health care professional
board certified in
Advanced Diabetes Management.
Team members must participate in
continuing education to stay abreast
of their respective fields.
You must also have
a plan in place to access
any expertise that is not represented
on the current DSMES team.
Helping people with diabetes
is a team sport,
and a strong team with a clear goal
is the key to success.