Six Montgomery County regional hospitals tackling diabetes to help those at risk of developing diabetes and those who have diabetes.

Depending on your needs, Nexus Montgomery has a program tailored to help you.
Diabetes Prevention Program
​(DPP)
Program Designed for: At risk of developing diabetes.

Program Duration: 16 weekly core sessions, followed by bi-monthly/monthly maintenance sessions.

Program Eligibility:
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • All program participants must have a body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 25kg/m2 (≥ 23kg/m2 if Asian American)
  • Must have a recent blood test indicating prediabetes (within the past year)

Program Synopsis: A free lifestyle change program that offers individuals the support they need to make sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their health and prevent the onset of diabetes.
  • Dedicated lifestyle coach leading a CDC-approved curriculum
  • Nutritional and physical activity guidance
Take the Prediabetes Risk Test here:
If you are high risk and want to learn more or enroll in a DPP class, complete the form below:
Diabetes Self-Management
Education & Support
​(DSMES/DSMT)
Program Designed for: Individuals with diabetes.
  • Current target population is Medicare beneficiaries.

Program Duration: 10 hours of curriculum during the first year - includes both one-on-one and group sessions.
  • Up to 2 hours of ongoing maintenance sessions per year.

Program Eligibility:
  • Must have a diabetes diagnosis from your provider and:
    • Fasting blood glucose of ≥ 126 mg/dl on two different occasions
    • 2 hour post-glucose challenge ≥ 200 mg/dl on two different occasions
    • Random glucose test over 200 mg/dl for a person with symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes

​Program Synopsis: Focused on attaining the knowledge, skills, and support needed to work with one's physician and successfully "self-manage" their diabetes on a daily basis.
  • Diet & Nutrition guidance
  • Blood glucose self-monitoring
  • Medication adherence/education
  • Risk-reduction of complications
  • Coping strategies, problem-solving
  • Support from a registered dietician
If you want to learn more or enroll in a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program, complete the form below:
Are you at risk of diabetes or have already been diagnosed?
Self - Referrals
​
  1. Complete the Prediabetes Risk Test  above  if you are at risk of diabetes.

  2. Complete the registration form here.

  3. Once the form has been submitted, Nexus Montgomery Diabetes Education Program staff will contact you within 3 business days to discuss the diabetes education programs available.
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Are you a provider or office mananger looking to refer your patients?
CRISP e-REFERRAL Step-by-step process
  1. Log-in to the Unified Landing Page at: ulp.crisphealth.org

  2. Search the desired patient (First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth are required).

  3. Select the patient by clicking the box in the “Include” column on the right-hand side of the screen then access the “Referrals Web Form” by clicking the “Referrals” tab at the top of the screen.

  4. Once in the “Referrals” tab, the Web Form will prepopulate with patient demographic information. Complete the following sections manually: Patient Vitals, Alternate Phone Number, and Email.

  5. Select Nexus Montgomery Diabetes Program from the “Organization” dropdown.

  6. Select either Diabetes Prevention Program or Diabetes Self-Management Training.

  7. Note: The comment box is a required field provided for sharing pertinent patient notes.

  8. Once the Web Form is complete, check the ‘Patient Consent” box then click “Submit” to send the referral.* 


​​*A referral has only been successfully submitted if you receive a confirmation page and/or a confirmation email from CRISP.
Fax Referrals
  1. Download the appropriate referral form below:
    •  Diabetes Prevention Program Referral Form
    •  Diabetes Self-Management Education Referral Form

  2. Complete the form and indicate any required lab results and patient notes. Ensure that patient contact information is accurate and include referring provider or staff contact information.

  3. Fax completed form to 301-881-0993. Nexus Montgomery staff will reach out if additional information is needed.

Nexus Montgomery staff will contact the patient within 48-72 hrs.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Nexus Montgomery Diabetes Program at:
Nexus_Diabetes@primarycarecoalition.org

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