• Introduction to the CDE Exam and this Course (this module is not accredited)

Section 1: Pathophysiology of Diabetes

• 1.1 Pathophysiology and Types of Diabetes
• 1.2 Diabetes: Risk Factors, Screening & Diagnoses, Prevention & Type 2 Diabetes Remission
• 1.3 Overview of Diabetes Complications

Section 2: Diabetes and Nutrition

• 2.1 Nutrition Education for People with Diabetes
• 2.2 Nutritional Management
• 2.3 Carbohydrate Counting
• 2.4 Nutrition Strategies for Lifestyle Factors and Specific Needs

Section 3: Medications for Management of Diabetes

• 3.1 Overview of Non-Insulin Antihyperglycemic Medications
• 3.2 Insulin Management for Diabetes
• 3.3 Considerations in Insulin Adjustments
• 3.4 Approach to Pharmacologic Management
• 3.5 Other Medications Used by People with Diabetes

Section 4: Self-Care Management

• 4.1 Hypoglycemia: Overview, Issues, and Management
• 4.2 Hyperglycemia: Overview, Issues, and Management
• 4.3 Physical Activity
• 4.4 Appropriate Handling & Storage Considerations in Diabetes Management
• 4.5 Foot Care

Section 5: Blood Glucose Monitoring and Urine Monitoring

• 5.1 Blood Glucose Monitoring
• 5.2 A1C Overview and Individualized Glycemic Treatment Targets
• 5.3 Applying CBG and CGM Results
• 5.4 Urine Monitoring and Microalbuminuria Screening and Monitoring

Section 6: Complications of Diabetes

• 6.1 Chronic Kidney Disease
• 6.2 Retinopathy, Neuropathy, Erectile Dysfunction
• 6.3 Cardiovascular Protection
• 6.4 Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular Disease
• 6.5 Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease
• 6.6 MASLD: Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

Section 7: Psychosocial & Lifestyle Impact of Diabetes

• 7.1 Living with the Diagnosis: Diabetes
• 7.2 Facilitating Behaviour Change and Self-Management Support in People with Diabetes

Section 8: Diabetes Throughout the Lifespan

• 8.1 Diabetes Management Through the Lifespan: Part 1
• 8.2 Diabetes Management Through the Lifespan: Part 2
• 8.3 Diabetes and Mental Health

Section 9: Education and Program Planning

• 9.1 Introduction to Theories in Education
• 9.2 Applying Educational Theory to Practice
• 9.3 Diabetes Self-Management Education: Program Planning

Multiple-choice Exam

Program Evaluation