Diabetes Certification
National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)
The NCBDE promotes excellence in the profession of diabetes education through the development, maintenance, and protection of the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential and certification process.
The Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators is designed and intended only for healthcare professionals who have defined roles as diabetes educators, not for those who may perform some diabetes related functions as part of or in the course of other usual and customary occupational duties.
Discusses the CDE process, examination details, and eligibility requirements.
Certification Handbook (pdf, 33 pages)
DIscusses the purpose of the certification, eligibility requirements, and the examination process.
Ten Tips for Becoming a Certified Diabetes Educator (pdf, 4 pages)
This article from The Diabetes Educator, September/October 2001, was written by a CDE. The 10 helpful tips presented in this article may assist the diabetes educator in documenting the areas necessary to meet eligibility criteria, success fully complete the application process, and pass the certification exam.
American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
AADE is a multi-disciplinary professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the practice of diabetes self-management training and care as integral components of healthcare for persons with diabetes, and lifestyle management for the prevention of diabetes.
Online courses, continuing education, meetings, audio conferences, and credentialing
Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Manager
A Certification for Advanced Clinical Practitioners Specializing in Diabetes Management. Jointly Sponsored by American Nurses Credentialing Center and American Association of Diabetes Educators. Collaborators Include: American Dietetic Association Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group American Pharmaceutical Association American Diabetes Association In Consultation with: National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators.
