Diabetes Educators

Saint Alphonsus Outpatient Diabetes Educators

Our certified diabetes educators are available to provide expert guidance to anyone living with diabetes. From individual consultations for patients with Type I, Type II, and Gestational Diabetes to group classes, we provide customized, individualized patient care. Whether you are in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Ontario, or Baker City, our diabetes educators are conveniently located to help manage all of your diabetes needs.

What is a Certified Diabetes Educator?

A Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE®) is a medical/health care professional who possesses comprehensive knowledge of and experience in diabetes management. This includes pre-diabetes and diabetes prevention. A CDE® educates and supports people affected by diabetes. They help them to understand and manage the condition. A CDE® promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that optimize health outcomes.

A certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) has specialized knowledge to help you understand and apply diabetes management strategies. They work with people with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes — as well as prediabetes. Several types of healthcare providers can earn the CDCES credential, like registered nurses and registered dietitian nutritionists.