What is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator?

 

Credentialled Diabetes Educators are specialists in diabetes. They are health professionals who have completed further study to focus their efforts on helping people with diabetes self-manage their diabetes effectively and prevent complications.

 

When should I see a diabetes educator?

 

A diabetes educator can be the first point of call when you are wanting more information, support and/or motivation in the management of your diabetes and the link between other health professionals. They have in-depth knowledge on all aspects of diabetes and can recognise when you need to see other members of your healthcare team, for example, an optometrist or podiatrist.

 

Who should see a diabetes educator?

 

Everyone should see a diabetes educator even people with pre-diabetes. Credentialled Diabetes Educators can provide you with initial information, what can happen in the future and what to look out for if something goes wrong. The frequency of your visits to a diabetes educator will depend on your diabetes and your blood glucose levels.

For people with type 1 diabetes, Credentialled Diabetes Educators can help you manage your medication, meal plans, eye care and looking after your feet.

For people with type 2 diabetes, Credentialled Diabetes Educators can help you prolong needing medication and help you make the transition to medication when the insulin producing cells in your pancreas stop producing insulin.