We recommend the following free resources, articles, study tools, online courses and websites.

For those of you attending the Level 1 Seminar - Becoming a Diabetes Educator, we encourage you to review these resources ahead of time. If you aren't able to attend our live courses, we invite you to take advantage of our Level 1 online courses.

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Resources

According to the National Credentialing Board for Diabetes Education (NCBDE) you need to have your professional license for at least 2 years as a RN, RD, PT, PharmD, PA, MD (and others) plus accumulate 1000 hours of diabetes self-management teaching experience to take the CDE^® exam.

• CDE^® Exam 2012 Application and Handbook
  Published by the National Credentialing Board of Diabetes Educators. This document provides the complete and official listing of all of the requirements to become a CDE. Intstructions on how to apply, study resources and the application are also included.
  Download Handbook Here>>

•  Sign up for our Free Webinar: Preparing to take the CDE® Exam
  Date: April 4, 2012 - 11:30 PCT
  This webinar reviews CDE^® exam eligibility requirements, the exam format and study strategies. Beverly also provide test taking tips, sample test questions and the reasoning behind choosing the right answers. This webinar is highly recommended for anyone considering taking the CDE^® Exam. This course does not qualify for CE Credit, but it does provide lots of great info. It's easy and free! 
  

  

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Articles

The Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional Performance for DiabetesEducators (2011). Chicago, Il: American Association of Diabetes Educators - a must read for anyone entering the field of diabetes or as a reference for those already in the field.

ADA-Standards of Care PDF-This yearly publication by the American Diabetes Association outlines the goals of care for diabetes management. Since it is evidenced based, it includes a useful summary of the trials and research that the goals are based on. A must read if you are entering the diabetes field or preparing to take the CDE^® or attending our Becoming a Diabetes Educator Course.

Nutrition and Exercise Interventions- authored by Sherri Shafer, RD, CDE. This supplement for the Becoming a Diabetes Educator 2012 syllabus is a comprehensive review and a great resource for anyone in the diabetes field who needs detailed information on exercise and nutrition. Please read this if you are attending our Becoming an Educator Course. Sherri is also author of Diabetes Type 2 Complete Food Management Program. (2001, Prima Publishing/Random House)

Chapter on Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome
by Beverly Thomassian, excerpted from Cardiac Nursing, 6th Edition, by Woods, Motzer, Froelicher and Bridges, 2009. Overall, this chapter provides a comprehensive review of diabetes pathophysiology, heart disease, prevention and treatment strategies from a global perspective.

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Study Tools

Medication and Insulin PocketCards		Diabetes Education Review Guide		AADE - Diabetes Desk Reference - 2011

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Free Webinars and Online Courses

We offer free live webinars and on-demand on-line courses designed just for you. Click on the links below for more information and to get started.

• Free Webinars - More info>>
• Online Courses - More info>>

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Recommended Websites

• National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators
  info on how to become a certified diabetes educator.
• UCSF  - Diabetes Teaching Center
  teaching info and latest diabetes research by leaders in the field
• American Diabetes Association
  a wealth of diabetes info for professionals and the public 
• American Dietetic Association
  resources on healthy eating from the experts
• American Association of Diabetes Educators
  resources for health care professionals interested in providing diabetes education.
• My Food Advisor - a resource provided by the American Diabetes Association - MyFoodAdvisor is an easy to use online nutrition tool for patients. This interactive tool compares foods by 22 different nutrients, suggests healthy alternatives, and analyzes what you currently eat.
• Diabetes Educational Services
  A website dedicated to providing health care professionals with the resources they need to be the best diabetes educator they can be.

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