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Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) Certified Diabetic Educator

The purpose of this transmittal is to allow for an exception for rural areas and to recognize an approved national accreditation organization. In a rural area, an individual who is qualified as a registered dietitian and as a certified diabetic educator that is currently certified by an organization approved by
CMS may furnish training and is deemed to meet the multidisciplinary team requirement.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: August 07, 2009

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