Top 5 Reasons to Become a CDCES
 
  
  
 
  
  
   
   
    
Obtaining the CDCES credential can help advance your career, strengthen your impact, and set you apart as a leader in diabetes care and education.
 
     
 
   
   
   
   
  
  
   
   
    The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist® (CDCES®) credential is a nationally recognized standard of excellence for health professionals working in diabetes care, education, prevention, and management.
    
 
    
 Achieving this certification not only validates advanced knowledge and skills but also demonstrates a commitment to improving outcomes for people living with diabetes. 
    Here are the top five reasons why becoming CDCES-certified can elevate both your professional journey and the lives of those you serve.
   
    
   
  
   
    
    
     
      
      
         
        
        - Make a difference in people’s lives as a CDCES
 Your expertise helps people living with diabetes take control of their health by giving them the education they need to reduce risks and prevent complications.
    
        - Support people living with diabetes
 You can help optimize health outcomes and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with diabetes by improving quality of life through effective diabetes management.
    
        - Stand out with a respected credential
 A nationally-recognized certification demonstrates your commitment to delivering the highest quality care. The CDCES is a highly sought-after mark of excellence that establishes you as a trusted and respected professional in the diabetes community.
    
        - Accelerate your career
 You can transform your passion for helping people into a rewarding career in diabetes care and education by opening new doors to specialized roles and leadership opportunities.
    
        - Professional recognition and credibility
 Enhance your credibility and reputation by establishing yourself as a valuable professional and thought leader on your multidisciplinary diabetes care and education team.  
       
 
       
       
      
     
    
    
   
  
   
    
    
     
      
      
       Ready to begin your CDCES journey?
 
       Becoming a CDCES is more than a credential—it’s a commitment to excellence in diabetes care. From enhancing your professional credibility to opening new career opportunities and ultimately improving the lives of those you serve, the benefits extend far beyond personal achievement.
 
 By pursuing the CDCES, you join a community of dedicated professionals leading the way in advancing diabetes care and education.