
Who Is On Your
Diabetes Care Team?

It's important to have a Care Team that is knowledgable and up to date on technology, medications, and support for people with diabetes.
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Certified Diabetes Education and Care Specialists (CDECS) are specially trained professionals who assist people with diabetes.
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Registered Nurses (RN) who are also CDECS can be especially helpful in identifying problematic issues and making timely medical referrals that benefit their patients.
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Holistic RNs who are CDECS offer a unique focus of empowerment which helps patients with diabetes in many important ways.
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Endocrinologists
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Primary Care / MD/ NP/ PA
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Nutritionists/ Dietitians: Look for those practitioners who are also Certified Diabetes Education and Care Specialists (CDECS).
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Certified Health Coaches who are licensed professional counselors, nurses or specialists who have are trained to knowledgeably assist people with diabetes navigate lifestyle and behavioral changes.