Inclusion Criteria:  18 and older African American, Male or Female, must be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and be from MLK-OPC, no prior formal DSME/S program participation and must have internet access  Exclusion Criteria:  Under 18 years of age, POC but not African American, not diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, not a patient of LAC DHS MLK-OPC facilities, not having internet access, had or receiving formal DSME/S program