Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE)

Welcome to the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE)

Formerly known as the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE).

In 2020, the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation transitioned to Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). In addition, the organization name changed to the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education.

We have an important opportunity to represent the new credential in a positive, inspiring, and confident way moving forward. The CDE credential served us well for over 30 years. Now let’s show people with or at risk for diabetes, the healthcare community, and each other who the new Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists are. 

Read the 2020 Letter from the CBDCE Chair

Read the December 2019 Announcement

As a current CDE, what do these changes mean?

We strongly encourage you to move from using ‘Certified Diabetes Educator” or “CDE’ to ‘Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist’ or ‘CDCES’. The certification verification document has been updated to reflect the transition to the new designation. When you renew your credential, you’ll automatically receive a certificate and wallet card that identifies you under the new CDCES certification title. We are reviewing a plan to offer a discounted price for individuals who are interested in a new certificate without having to wait until they are up for renewal. Additional information will be forthcoming.