Definitions for "Certified Diabetes Educator"
Keywords:  cde, healthcare, diabetes, teach, exam
A healthcare professional (nurse, dietitian doctor, pharmacist) who helps manage people with diabetes and teaches them proper self-care. To become a CDE, it is necessary to pass a written exam conducted by the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators.
A healthcare professional that is certified by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) to teach people with diabetes how to manage their condition.
A healthcare professional who has passed the examination given by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. This test certifies that the educator has worked in diabetes for at least two years and is knowledgeable on all aspects of diabetes care and on teaching methods.