Obtaining and maintaining the CDCES credential demonstrates not only your dedication to your specialty but also that you continue to meet a level of contemporary knowledge in diabetes and education. Use your credential with pride.
 

Check Your Mail

We’re recognizing your achievement by sending a certificate and wallet card bearing your name, certification number and expiration date. If you’ve moved since applying for the exam, we ask that you notify let us know your new address and telephone number. If you do not receive the certificate within six months after the date of the exam, please contact us. 

We send our bi-annual email newsletter, CDCES News, to all CDCESs.  Read the newsletter and visit the website to keep up to date on certification and renewal requirements. Check out the other CDCES resources available.

 

Tell your employer and colleagues the exciting news that you have earned the CDCES credential. Add the CDCES to your LinkedIn profile and include it in your email signature. Post a picture and share on social media platforms that you recently earned your CDCES credential. Be sure to tag us! 

Elevate public awareness of diabetes care and education by telling your employer and the people you work with or care for about the credential.

Access a sample news release to send to your employee publication, alumni group, or professional community newspaper.

As part of the CDCES community, you'll want to keep in touch with your peers and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Because of your status as a CDCES, CBDCE grants you permission to use the CDCES logo as long as your certification remains valid. You can:

• Use CDCES behind your name on your email signature, business cards and social network profiles
• Display the CDCES certificate in your workplace
• Add the CDCES logo to promotional materials
• Request a copy of the logo

Your CDCES portal account is a useful area of the website for you to find information on your CDCES certification and assists you with managing your contact information related to your certification record. You can also add public contact information for individuals to find you as a CDCES (Find a CDCES), access resources, etc. The CDCES portal also contains detailed information about renewing your credential.