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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:  

  • November is National Diabetes Month, aka American Diabetes Month: THANK YOU to our CDCESs and all of those working with people with or at risk for diabetes! Learn more from NIDDK and ADA .

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

  • 2024 Renewals are NOW OPEN - Late Window is open from 10/16/2024 to 12/31/2024. Renew online in your CDCES account. Having trouble logging in? Do not create a new record; email info@cbdce.org for login assistance. Renewal Handbook for 2024 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. If you are unable to login with your email, it could be that we have a different email address on file with your CDCES. In this case, please do not create a record and contact info@cbdce.org for login assistance. 

  • The 2024 CDCES Scholarship Program application window is now closed. See the list of awardees here. the 2025 application window will open in mid-March 2025. 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 2024 CDCES renewal window is open. If you are renewing this year, you can place your application online through the CDCES portal.  The final window closes on December 31, 2024. 

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!