What is the difference between NCBDE and the American Association of Diabetes Educators?
Although there is a professional relationship between the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (“NCBDE”) and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (“AADE”), it is important to understand that they are separate, autonomous organizations. Each is incorporated independent of the other, with separate charters, bylaws, finances, and leadership. AADE has no role in the certification program or any other activities of NCBDE. Through the development, maintenance, and protection of the Certified Diabetes Educator (“CDE”®) credential and the certification process, NCBDE recognizes and advances the specialty practice of diabetes education. This is NCBDE’s mission. With the assistance of its contracted testing service, NCBDE periodically examines the psychometric and legal defensibility of the certification program to ensure that the content of the Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators (“Certification Examination”) continues to reflect actual practice. The creden
