JR has been diligently studying to take their CDCES exam at the end of January 2026. They are wondering if they should study the 2025 or 2026 ADA Standards of Care.
As a mentor to healthcare professionals entering the field of diabetes, what do you recommend?
- Know the 2025 Standards, since it takes about a year for the new standards to be incorporated unless there is a significant clinical guideline update.
- Thoroughly review the 2026 Standards since the most recent ADC Standards content will be included in the exam.
- Be familiar with the goals of care from both years, so you can compare and contrast to get to the best answers.
- In addition to knowing the 2026 ADA Standards, you will need to be familiar with the latest American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) Standards.
