Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
April 11, 2024
Updated June 10, 2024
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The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) profession is a rewarding and challenging field that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with diabetes. CDCESs are highly trained professionals who provide comprehensive diabetes care and education to patients, families, and communities. They play a vital role in helping people with diabetes manage their condition and live healthy, fulfilling lives.
What is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?
CDCESs are healthcare professionals who have completed a rigorous training program and passed a national certification exam. They have a deep understanding of diabetes and its complications, as well as the skills and knowledge to provide effective diabetes care and education. CDCESs work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and community health centers.
CDCESs provide a wide range of services to people with diabetes, including:
- Diabetes education
- Insulin management
- Medication management
- Nutritional counseling
- Physical activity counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Stress management counseling
- Support and counseling
How to Become a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
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Practical guide to diabetes prevention in clinical practice. Collins professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the director of the UNC Diabetes Prevention Program.
Practical guide to the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), which has been shown to be effective in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes. Kelley professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and the director of the DPP.
Comprehensive guide to diabetes management, written by the American Diabetes Association. It covers everything from diagnosis and treatment to diet and exercise.
Comprehensive guide to diabetes prevention for health professionals. Ryan professor of nursing at the University of California, San Francisco, and the director of the UCSF Diabetes Prevention Program.
Comprehensive guide to managing diabetes and preventing its complications. Bernstein physician and a pioneer in the field of diabetes care.
Is written for the layperson with a focus on the practical steps one can actually do to prevent diabetes. It gives a comprehensive overview and covers everything from diet and exercise to sleep and stress management. Spero serves as clinical assistant professor of medicine at the Center for Metabolism and Endocrine Disease of the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.
Comprehensive guide to prediabetes, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes if not treated. Barnard clinical professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Presents a revolutionary new approach to diabetes prevention and reversal, based on the latest scientific research. Fung physician and the author of several books on diabetes and obesity.
Comprehensive guide to understanding and controlling diabetes. Henderson registered nurse and certified diabetes educator with over 20 years of experience in the field.
Practical guide to balancing blood sugar and reversing diabetes. Hyman physician and the director of the UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Provides a holistic approach to diabetes prevention and reversal, with a focus on diet, exercise, and stress management. Christianson naturopathic doctor and the author of several books on natural health.
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