Level 2 -Diabetes Articles and Resources

As a health care professional working toward becoming a Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE), we have compiled the following resources and articles for you including info on the CDE® Exam, articles, study and educational tools and websites.

For those of you attending the Level 2 - Diabetes Educator Course, 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 2 online courses. Thank you.

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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. You also need to complete 15 hours of diabetes related continuing education within 2 years of taking the exam by an approved provider. All of our courses are approved by CDR, which means the hours you earn with us count.

Download the 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.

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This webinar reviews CDE® exam eligibility requirements, the exam format and study strategies. Beverly also prov ide 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!

Articles

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 BC-ADM Exam.

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.

Carbohydrate Factors; A Precise for Method for Meal Planning - an incisive article by a leader in nutrition therapy, Dana Armstrong, RD, CDE. Dana describes an easy and accurate method for determing carbohdyrate content of food beyond label reading.

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 and Teaching Tools

AADE - Diabetes Desk Reference - 2011	Diabetes Education Review Guide	DiaCell Teaching Tool


Pancreas Partner	DiaBingo Diabetes Bingo	Medication and Insulin PocketCards

Free Webinars and Online Courses

We offer free live webinars and online courses designed just for health care professionals ready to become CDEs®. Click on the links below for more information and to get started.

Recommended Websites

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators
info on how to become a certified diabetes educator®.
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.