Study guide

CDCES study guide

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Lessons

  1. Hyperglycemia, DKA, and HHS — Free Study Guide 2026
  2. Hypoglycemia — Free CDCES Study Guide Guide 2026
  3. Assessing Self-Management Behaviors & Knowle
  4. Assessing Learning: Goals, Readiness to Chan
  5. Assessing Technology Use, Problem-Solving &
  6. Learning Considerations & Barriers — Free Study Guide 2026
  7. Health History & Diabetes-Specific Physical
  8. Interpreting Diabetes Measures & Laboratory
  9. Social Determinants of Health & Psychosocial
  10. Macrovascular Disease and Lower-Extremity Fo
  11. Screening Schedules and Microvascular Diseas
  12. Infections, Dental Disease, Sexual Dysfuncti
  13. Developing the Individualized Education/Care
  14. Instructional Methods & Person-Centered Teac
  15. SMART Goals, Behavior-Change Theory & Motiva
  16. Documentation, Plan Revision & Referral
  17. Evaluating Intervention Effectiveness & Outc
  18. About the CDCES Credential & Current Exam Fa
  19. The ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors Framework
  20. The July 2024 Exam Content Outline & Domain
  21. A1C and Ketone Monitoring — Free CDCES Study Guide Guide 2026
  22. Cardiometabolic and Organ System Monitoring
  23. Glucose Monitoring: SMBG, CGM & Time in Rang
  24. Carbohydrate Counting & Insulin-Food Timing
  25. Fats, Protein, Alcohol & Dietary Supplements
  26. Food Labels, Weight Management & Special Nut
  27. Nutrition Recommendations & Eating Patterns
  28. Classification and Diagnostic Criteria — Free Study Guide 2026
  29. Normal Glucose Regulation and the Pathophysi
  30. Risk Factors and Primary Prevention — Free Study Guide 2026
  31. Treatment Goals and Glycemic Targets — Free Study Guide 2026
  32. Insulin — Types, Pharmacokinetics & Delivery
  33. Guideline-Based Medication Selection — Free Study Guide 2026
  34. Non-Insulin Glucose-Lowering Agents — Free Study Guide 2026
  35. Medication Titration & Immunizations for Peo
  36. Activity Planning with FITT and Adjusting fo
  37. Physical Activity Recommendations, Benefits,
  38. Daily Living, Psychosocial Wellbeing & Safet
  39. Special Populations Across the Lifespan
  40. Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Gesta
  41. Sick-Day Management, Surgery, Travel & Emerg
  42. National Standards for DSMES and the Nationa
  43. Population Health, Health Equity & Advocacy
  44. Applying Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines