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  • Thinking about Pursuing the CDCES® and/or BC-ADM® certification?

  • Show Your CDCES® Pride!

  • CDCES® was formerly known as the CDE credential

  • Validate your diabetes expertise and professionalism! Over 19,200 health care professionals hold the CDCES® credential and approximately 1,900 hold the BC-ADM® certification.
  • Proudly display your CDCES® credential with CDCES-branded merchandise.
  • The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist® (CDCES®) designation was formerly known as the Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE®). Let’s show people with diabetes and the healthcare community who CDCESs are and how they can contribute to positive health outcomes!

  • Become Certified

    You educate and care for those at risk for and living with diabetes - demonstrate your knowledge and commitment by earning certification!

  • CBDCE Shop

    Purchase lapel pins, retractable ID/badge holders, zippered tote bags, glass water bottles, and beverage tumblers through the Online Shop!

  • About the CDCES®

    The CDCES® community has never been more essential. Help us spread the word about the credential.

Thinking about Pursuing the CDCES® and/or BC-ADM® certification?

Validate your diabetes expertise and professionalism! Over 19,200 health care professionals hold the CDCES® credential and approximately 1,900 hold the BC-ADM® certification.
Get started.

Become Certified

You educate and care for those at risk for and living with diabetes - demonstrate your knowledge and commitment by earning certification!

Show Your CDCES® Pride!

Proudly display your CDCES® credential with CDCES-branded merchandise.
Start shopping.

CBDCE Shop

Purchase lapel pins, retractable ID/badge holders, zippered tote bags, glass water bottles, and beverage tumblers through the Online Shop!

CDCES® was formerly known as the CDE credential

The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist® (CDCES®) designation was formerly known as the Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE®). Let’s show people with diabetes and the healthcare community who CDCESs are and how they can contribute to positive health outcomes!
Learn more.

About the CDCES®

The CDCES® community has never been more essential. Help us spread the word about the credential.


Click here to learn about the BC-ADM certification.

CURRENT NEWS:  

  • December 17, 2025 - We wish all of our CDCESs, BC-ADMs and candidates for the exams a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year. Note: For those applying/testing this month and into January 2026, as well as those renewing, please note that the CBDCE office will be closed for the holidays on the following days: December 24-26, 2025 (re-opening on Monday, December 29) and January 1-2, 2026 (re-opening on Monday, January 5, 2026). If your CDCES certification has a December 31, 2025 expiration date and you plan to renew by the CE pathway, refer to the news item below!

  • October 16, 2025 - For CDCESs with a December 31, 2025 expiration date, the next Renewal by CE Pathway deadline is December 31 with a $400 application fee.  But, the holidays are coming and life gets even more busy, so don't wait until the last day in case you have issues trying to sign in or complete the application! If you're ready, do it today! Learn more here. 

  • December 12, 2024 - The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) and the CBDCE are excited to announce the transition in ownership of the Board-Certified Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM®) certification program from ADCES to CBDCE in 2025. CBDCE is committed to supporting current and future BC-ADM certificants and making the transition smooth for all stakeholders. Click here to visit the BC-ADM page to learn about how to pursue and renew BC-ADM certification.

  • Looking to apply for the CDCES exam? You'll first need to create an account with CBDCE. Go to the top of any website page > Click Sign In > 'New user? Create an account!' to begin the process.

  • Current CDCESs: We've moved to a new platform  and with that move you'll need to reset your password to access your CDCES portal. If you are unable to login with your email, it could be that we have a different email address on file with your CDCES. In this case, please do not create a record and contact info@cbdce.org for login assistance. 

The CDCES credential is held by registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, registered dietitian nutritionists, pharmacists, physicians, PAs, and other health professionals on the diabetes care and education team.

Certification Renewal

The 2025 CDCES Renewal by CE online application will open July 15, 2025. Once open, you will place your application online through your CDCES dashboard.
 

Each quarter CBDCE will spotlight a current CDCES to acknowledge and promote the value of being a CDCES. 

CDCES Directory

Diagnosed with diabetes? Partner with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) to better manage diabetes and improve health outcomes. Find a CDCES in the directory!