Living with Diabetes

I agree

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Every CDE and every doctor I’ve dealt with says I should become a CDE. However, that means going back to school and taking a huge cut in pay. I’ve done that once for education.

I have a much better track record when it comes to the education end of things — that’s my training, and I too live with the diabetes thing. Probably can reach Type 2s better than a lot of Type 1s since I understand before diabetes better.

More when I have more time.
I think we D-folk should band together to create two new certifications to “compete” with the CDE. The DDE and the FMDE. These would stand for Diabetic Diabetes Educator and Family Member Diabetes Educator.

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4 responses to “I agree”

  1. Kerri. Avatar
    Kerri.

    Kathleen, I would totally do that. There’s so much information we have to offer just from living with this disease. All we’re missing is the technical education, and those gaps can be filled. Try teaching a non-diabetic how to feel “low” … well, that’s a different story.
    You build the diploma and I’d love to put my name on the list.

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  2. Kerri. Avatar
    Kerri.

    Kathleen, I would totally do that. There’s so much information we have to offer just from living with this disease. All we’re missing is the technical education, and those gaps can be filled. Try teaching a non-diabetic how to feel “low” … well, that’s a different story.
    You build the diploma and I’d love to put my name on the list.

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  3. Mariana Avatar
    Mariana

    I agree, I just finished my CDE course, I passed all tests and did just fine…
    But there´s one thing…I cant get a diploma as I am not a health professional…LOL(at least that´s how it works here in Mexico).
    The funny thing is: Ive got diabetes!! (21 years ago), so I kinna know what I´m talking about..
    I want a diploma!! So, I agree, I could become a DDE!! hehe

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  4. Mariana Avatar
    Mariana

    I agree, I just finished my CDE course, I passed all tests and did just fine…
    But there´s one thing…I cant get a diploma as I am not a health professional…LOL(at least that´s how it works here in Mexico).
    The funny thing is: Ive got diabetes!! (21 years ago), so I kinna know what I´m talking about..
    I want a diploma!! So, I agree, I could become a DDE!! hehe

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