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ADA Standards of Care

• 10. Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Management: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2023 The American Diabetes Association (ADA) “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes” includes the ADA’s current clinical practice recommendations and is intended to provide the components of diabetes care, general treatment goals and guidelines, and tools to evaluate quality of care.
• American Diabetes Association Standards of Care 2023 – Download PDF
• American Diabetes Association Abridged Standards of Care 2023 for Primary Care Providers– Short on time? This abridged version provides a summary of ADA Standards. 

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Download Medication PocketCards

• Medication PocketCards – Download for FREE.
  Includes all currently available diabetes medications. Great study tool and clinical resource.

• Glucagon Rescue Meds PocketCard – Download for FREE.
  Includes 4 different glucagon treatment options plus hypoglycemia teaching info on another side. Great study tool and clinical resource.

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Additional Resources

• Free Resources Catalog

Coach Beverly’s Diabetes Cheat Sheets

• Med Cheat Sheets | Cholesterol and Hypertension Medications/Neuropathy Treatment for Diabetes 2023 – These summary sheets are helpful for your clinical practice and preparation for certification exams. For exam success, be familiar with the general concepts, (side effects and precautions) of these medications.
• New nonsteroidal MRAs for Type 2 and Chronic Kidney Disease – As outlined in ADA Standard 11, this novel medication is indicated for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with type 2 diabetes since it reduces the risk of kidney function decline, kidney failure, cardiovascular death, non-fatal heart attacks, and hospitalization for heart failure.
• Intensifying to injectable therapies – ADA Algorithm 2023 – This algorithm describes the pathway to start someone with type 2 diabetes on injectables and or insulin therapy. We have enlarged the print size to improve readability and allow our users to download and print for their practice settings or to review for certification exams.
• Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment in 2023. This hyperglycemia road map details strategies to achieve glucose control for both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Section 9 of Standards of Care, 2023.
• See all of our Cheat Sheets here! We know that a great resource page full of accurate and helpful cheat sheets can save busy diabetes specialists time and energy.

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Certification Info

– Preparing for CDCES Exam? Future CDCES – Click Here!

– Preparing for BC-ADM Exam? Future BC-ADM – Click Here!

• 2023 Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators Handbook for complete information about eligibility and certification information. Instructions on how to apply, study resources, and the application are also included. Please note that the CBDCE has approved temporary changes to the professional practice requirement relating to DCE for the initial CDCES certification that begins on April 1st. Read page iii for more information.
• BC-ADM Exam Handbook
• 10 Steps to Succeed Page – our comprehensive guide to building a CDCES study plan.

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More Webinars On this Topic

• Level 2 | Meds Management for Type 2 Standards | 1.5 CEs – This course highlights the key elements of the latest Medication Guidelines by AACE and ADA. We will explore clinical factors to consider when determining the best strategy to improve glucose management in people with type 2 diabetes and other co-conditions. There will be a special focus on cardiovascular risk reduction and renal protection.
• Level 4 | Type 2 Diabetes Intensive | 2 CEs – This course provides a detailed overview of the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes, prevention strategies, and cardiovascular risk reduction. In addition, we highlight type 2 treatment approaches including nutrition, activity, oral and injectables medications plus screening and treatment guidelines for micro and macrovascular disease. Through case studies and discussion, we highlight strategies to focus on a person-centered approach along with attention to psychosocial care for people living with diabetes.
• Virtual DiabetesEd Specialist Conference | 30+ CEs
• Online University Course Bundles!

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Accreditation: Diabetes Education Services is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider 12640, and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider DI002. Since these programs are approved by the CDR it satisfies the CE requirements for the CDCES regardless of your profession.

The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the diabetes certification exams. CBDCE & ADCES does not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the certification exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.

**To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the Certification Board for Diabetes Care & Education (CBDCE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the CBDCE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). CBDCE does not approve continuing education. Diabetes Education Services is accredited/approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration which is on the list of CBDCE Recognized Providers.