(P607) Leveraging the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist's Professional Identity

In an age where technology-enabled support continues to expand, the certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) is uniquely positioned to provide expertise. With education and care for the person with diabetes firmly at its core, the CDCES credential invites us to work collaboratively with the healthcare team and industry to improve outcomes. It provides a framework for us to increase our knowledge, engage in conversations that shape the future of diabetes care and education, and leverage our influence. This poster gives a history of the CDCES credential, some of the many ways it can be used, and how it can influence the effectiveness of your practice.