Q: What is a CDCES (Diabetes Educator) and what do they do?
A: It’s a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
They used to be called CDEs, Certified Diabetes Educators. But that name didn’t represent all that they do. When asked, a CDE made people think of someone teaching a class. Sure we do that, but oh so much more.
CDCESs are perfectly suited to help you meet your goals and save you money. They changed their name to rebrand and better reflect everything they do.
They provide clinical care and can help improve cardiometabolic conditions; such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
They facilitate the proper use of ever-expanding diabetes technology. They also help match the right device to the patient’s needs.
They support behavioral health. They are “change agents” and help people with diabetes make the most meaningful changes to prevent serious debilitating health problems. In other words, we help you reach these targets:
Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists would like to Introduce – Stephanie Rezac, RD, CDCES – our very own Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist.
Stephanie is now providing comprehensive diabetes education services in Sandy, UT, and more widely via telemedicine
I genuinely love my job! I am passionate about helping others and look forward to every opportunity to share my knowledge and expertise with people living with diabetes.
Providing Diabetes Care & Education for:
- Type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes
- Newly diagnosed diabetes, pre-existing diabetes, and diabetes prevention
Specialty Services Offered:
- Diabetes education and management
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Lifestyle modifications
- Diet counseling and weight management
- Meal planning for diabetes
- Expertise in the newest insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)
- Insulin pump “start-up” training, as well as training on advanced pump features
Special Care for your Pregnancy:
- Gestational diabetes
- Type 1 and type 2 patients with pregnancy
- Pre-pregnancy counseling for diabetes
Best Diabetes Care in the Mountain West:
- Seeings patients throughout the state of Utah and through telehealth
- Insurance billing, Diabetes Direct Care membership program, cash pay, and CareCredit
- Telehealth available, including new patient visits
- All types of diabetes and prediabetes, including preventative visits
- Continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps – we love these!
I genuinely love my job! I am passionate about helping others and look forward to every opportunity to share my knowledge and expertise with people living with diabetes.