Certification Exam
Exam Dates for the 2025 exam are as follows:
Thursday May 22, 2025Friday May 23, 2025
Saturday May 24, 2025
Registration for the 2025 Exam and submission of a Credit Portfolio is closed.
Resource Update: Diabetes Canada’s new chapter, Glycemic Management Across the Lifespan for People With Type 1 Diabetes, incorporates new evidence that supports individualized, evidence-based care across all life stages. It replaces the 2018 guidelines for adults (chapter 12), and children and adolescents (chapter 34). This update will be reflected in the May 2026 Examination
The 2026 Exam and Credit Portfolio Applications will open in the Fall of 2025.
To ensure that you receive all communication with us please add the following emails to your contact list. systems@cdecb.ca and cdecb@cdecb.ca
Certification Maintenance
Interested in Becoming a CDE®?
A Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE®) is a health professional, committed to excellence in diabetes education, who has a sound knowledge base in diabetes care/management and education processes, as well as good communication skills and who has passed the Canadian Diabetes Educator's Certification Board (CDECB) exam.
The certification process for diabetes educators is designed for eligible health professionals who are currently practicing in diabetes education in Canada.