This program is accredited with the following accreditation bodies:
- American Medical Association (AMA) PRA Category 1 Credits™,
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE),
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Our CEs count toward the CDCES exam and CDCES / BC-ADM renewal*!
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Handouts & Resources
DiabetesEd Cheat Sheets and Course Resources
- ADA/EASD Pharmacologic Management of Type 2 Diabetes – This one-page algorithm is an enlarged and printable version of the latest medication treatment strategies excerpted from ADA Standards 9. This handy reference sheet is great for your clinical practice and to study for the certification.
- Hypertension & Diabetes | ADA Guidelines – A helpful algorithm to determine the best approaches and next steps to achieve BP targets in people with diabetes.
- Indications for GLP-1/GIP RA’s for Diabetes, Weight, CVD and Other – An at-a-glance summary chart of indications for the available injectable and oral incretin therapies.
- Immunization Schedule for People with Diabetes – Based on the latest Standards of Care, we put together this chart that details the types of vaccines, and when and how often they are recommended for people with diabetes. This quick reference is a perfect exam study tool and a helpful addition to your clinical practice.
- Insulin Storage Cheat Sheet – Provides all kinds of important details on the storage of different types of insulin pens, vials, and more!
- Landmark Studies – A short cheat sheet that highlights the major diabetes trials and the significant findings.
- Meds Cheat Sheet | Cholesterol & Hypertension Medications – These summary sheets are helpful for your clinical practice and preparing for certification exams. For exam success, be familiar with the general concepts (side effects and precautions) of these medications.
- Neuropathy Treatment for Diabetes – This one-page summarizes approaches to treat diabetes neuropathy. This handy reference sheet is great for your clinical practice and to study for the certification.
- Nonsteroidal MRAs for Type 2 & 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.
- Screening & Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus – A one-page cheat sheet that summarizes screening, risk status, and diagnostic criteria for diabetes. Great for your office and as a study tool.
- 8 Diabetes Apps Chart – A list of highly-rated diabetes apps that support people living with diabetes to reach their goals. These apps were highlighted by DiaTribe as especially helpful with improving Time in Range.
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. We collected all of our most popular and helpful reference sheets on one page. Please feel free to download, print, and share with your colleagues and community.
Program Essentials – ADA and AACE Standards of Care
- 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.
Nutrition Related Information
- Carb Counting Quick Reference(English) – We created this Carb Counting Quick Reference sheet based on the ADA handbook.
- Diabetes Exchange List » is a brief summary of serving size and carbohydrate counts for common foods. Excellent study tool for the exam.
- ADA’s Meal Planning
- Diabetes Plate Method
- Resistance Training with Free Weights Patient Handout: Excellent resource that uses images and words to describe how to use free weights and exercise all major muscle groups. A publication of the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Medication and Insulin Resources
- ADCES 7™ Self-Care Behaviors – A must-read for anyone entering the field of Diabetes or as a reference for those already in the field. These 7 Self-Care Behaviors™ provide a framework for patient-centered diabetes self-management education and training (DSME/T) and care.
- 2022 National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support– A joint position statement of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. An important document to review for those providing Diabetes Self-Management Education or those considering taking the certification exam.
- Insulin resistance masterclass: The full body impact of metabolic dysfunction and prevention, diagnosis, and treatment | Ralph DeFronzo, M.D.
- Behavioral Diabetes Institute – Screening tools for Diabetes Distress and More – Screening tools for Diabetes Distress and More
Technology, CGM and Pumps
Psychosocial Care and Assessment Tools
- Psychosocial Resource Page
- Language & Diabetes. What we say matters | Resource page
- Psychosocial Care for People with Diabetes: A Position Statement of the American Diabetes Association 2016. (See chart below excerpted from Position Statement)
- Diabetes Distress ScalePHQ-9 Depression Screening Scale Depression is not a normal part of getting older – CDC website full of info and resources
- PAID – Problem Areas in Diabetes Survey – Pediatric Version Youth perceived burden of type 1 diabetes.
- General Health Numeracy Test – A 6-question assessment on numeral literacy
Exercise Resources
- Resistance Training with Free Weights Patient Handout: Excellent resource that uses images and words to describe how to use free weights and exercise all major muscle groups. A publication of the Canadian Diabetes Association.
- Exercise Resource Page
Self-Care Resources for Diabetes Care Specialists
- Can Mindfulness Help Stop Health Worker Burnout? – highlights the benefits and limitations of formal mindfulness training for health care professional stress.
- Getting Started with Mindfulness – a popular and accessible magazine, Mindful, is full of tips and tools for getting started with a mindfulness practice.
- Self-Compassion – a website with free guided self-compassion practices.
