Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education

Formed in 1986, CBDCE is a national, not-for-profit certification board that administers the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist® (CDCES®) and the Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM®) credential programs. Over 20,800 health professionals are credentialed in the diabetes care and education community, represented by registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, registered dietitian nutritionists, pharmacists, physicians, PAs, and other health professionals participating on the diabetes care team. CBDCE’s mission is to promote ongoing quality diabetes care, education, prevention, and support by providing certification & credentialing programs that incorporate and reflect best practices.

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