What is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE?)

A CDE is a healthcare professional who has been recognised by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) for their specialist knowledge and professional development in the field of diabetes education.  CDE's help  empower people with diabetes and those at risk of developing diabetes, to effectively self-manage their care and treatment.

Diabetes Education

Type 1

Type 2

Prevention of Type 2

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

and other forms of diabetes

Diabetes Devices and Medications

Blood Glucose Level (BGL) Testing Machines

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)

Flash Monitoring

PODS

Insulin Pumps and more

Medications such as Tablets and Injectectables

Diabetes Fees

Chronic Disease Diabetes Care Plans- are Bulk Billed (providing they have not exceeded the 5 allocated visits per year) and prepared by your GP

Department of Veterans Affairs D904 Diabetes Referral  (Gold Card) are Bulk Billed

Private Fees (with or without referral)- No Medicare rebate (sometimes claimable through private health insurance depending on your level of cover)