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If you are one of the millions of people in the United States living with a chronic health condition, a self-management education (SME) program can help you learn ways to reduce stress, feel better, and have more energy to live your life to the fullest. SME programs are clinically proven to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Whether you are living with arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease or another chronic condition, there is an SME program that can help you begin to feel better. Hear what others are saying about self-management education for chronic conditions on our CDC YouTube Video Playlist.

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What is Self-Management Education?

Learn more about SME and the role it can play in helping you feel better with your chronic condition.

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What Others Are Saying

Hear from others like you about their experiences with self-management education programs.

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SME Programs

Explore the different types of SME programs available for your chronic condition(s).

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