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What to Expect at Your First Appointment with a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Meeting with a diabetes educator can be a game-changer. Know what to expect in your first meeting with a diabetes educator.
What is an Ophthalmologist?
Eye care is an important component of diabetes management to prevent retinopathy, a condition that can lead to blindness and one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. As you build your health...
What is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?
A registered dietitian nutritionist has earned a baccalaureate degree, has completed an internship, passed a registration exam, and obtained state licensure or certification. The majority of RDNs hav...
What is an Endocrinologist?
Living with Type 2 diabetes could mean seeing a specialist. If you're having trouble controlling diabetes, an endocrinologist could help you manage it.
What is a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES)?
A CDE functions as the diabetes expert within this group and lends the kind of support someone with T2D absolutely needs in order to function optimally and independently.
Becoming a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) has a guide to becoming a diabetes educator/CDE - including exam prep, required reading, and full eligibility requirements here.
Finding a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES)
Diabetes care and education specialists can be an essential partner to help you manage diabetes. Learn how to find one.