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  • Thinking about Earning the CDCES?

  • Show Your CDCES Pride!

  • CDCES was formerly known as the CDE credential

  • Join over 19,500 health care professionals who have validated their diabetes expertise and professionalism by earning the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential.
  • Proudly display your CDCES credential with CDCES-branded merchandise.
  • The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) designation was formerly known as the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). Let’s show people with diabetes and the healthcare community who CDCESs are and how they can contribute to positive health outcomes!

  • Become Certified

    CDCESs educate and support people living with diabetes. Earn the most recognized credential in diabetes care and education.

  • CBDCE Shop

    Purchase lapel pins, retractable ID/badge holders, zippered tote bags, glass water bottles, and beverage tumblers through the Online Shop!

  • About the CDCES

    The CDCES community has never been more essential. Help us spread the word about the credential.

Thinking about Earning the CDCES?

Join over 19,500 health care professionals who have validated their diabetes expertise and professionalism by earning the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential.
Get started.

Become Certified

CDCESs educate and support people living with diabetes. Earn the most recognized credential in diabetes care and education.

Show Your CDCES Pride!

Proudly display your CDCES credential with CDCES-branded merchandise.
Start shopping.

CBDCE Shop

Purchase lapel pins, retractable ID/badge holders, zippered tote bags, glass water bottles, and beverage tumblers through the Online Shop!

CDCES was formerly known as the CDE credential

The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) designation was formerly known as the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). Let’s show people with diabetes and the healthcare community who CDCESs are and how they can contribute to positive health outcomes!
Learn more.

About the CDCES

The CDCES community has never been more essential. Help us spread the word about the credential.

CURRENT NEWS:  

  • Looking to apply for the CDCES exam? You'll first need to create an account with CBDCE. Click Sign In > New user? Create an account! to begin the process.

  • Renewals for the 2024 year will open July 15, 2024.  Renewal Handbook for 2024 now available - click here to download. 

  • Current CDCESs: We've moved to a new platform  and with that move you'll need to reset your password to access your CDCES portal. Contact info@cbdce.org for login assistance. 

  • The 2024 CDCES Scholarship Program application window is now closed. For those who applied to the 2024 program, decisions will be made in July and notifications sent at that time. Learn more here.

  • November 2023 Update: To address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ability of health professionals pursuing the CDCES credential to accrue practice experience in diabetes care and education (DCE), the CBDCE Board of Directors has approved moving the temporary changes to the professional practice requirement relating to DCE for initial certification to permanent state.  Learn more about what changed in our Pandemic Impact Certification Statement.

The CDCES credential is held by registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, registered dietitian nutritionists, pharmacists, physicians, PAs, and other health professionals on the diabetes care and education team.

Certification Renewal

The 2023 CDCES renewal by CE grace period  window is open through March 31, 2024. It requires a paper application, CE documentation (activities completed no later than 12/31/2023), and a $500 fee. The grace period application is available at  www.cbdce.org/renewal

Each quarter CBDCE will spotlight a current CDCES to acknowledge and promote the value of being a CDCES. 

CDCES Directory

Diagnosed with diabetes? Partner with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) to better manage diabetes and improve health outcomes. Find a CDCES in the directory!