CDE Exam Prep: Mock Testing and Study Tools
The Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) exam is a rigorous test of your comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in diabetes care. Our mission is to provide Canadian HCPs with high-quality, evidence-based study tools built around the official Diabetes Canada Professional Section Clinical Practice Guidelines.
This section offers strategic mock testing and focused study aids to help you master the necessary competencies and approach your exam with confidence.
Why Choose Our Prep Tools?
Evidence-Based: All questions and flashcards are crafted from the current Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), and additional resources that form the foundation of the CDE exam.
Targeted Learning: Content is organized by the Diabetes Canada guidelines and provides questions that match official CDE Examination recommendations, allowing you to focus on your weakest knowledge areas.
Developed by a CDE for CDEs: Developed by an experienced CDE and Continuing Health Education specialist, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Diabetes Canada Guideline Chapters and Tools
Chapter 3:
Definition, Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes, Prediabetes and Metabolic Syndrome – (Guidelines)
Chapter 4:
Screening for Diabetes in Adults (Guidelines)
Chapter 5:
Reducing the Risk of Developing Diabetes (Guidelines)
Chapter 6:
Organization of Diabetes Care (Guidelines)
Chapter 7:
Self-Management Education and Support (Guidelines)
Chapter 8:
Targets for Glycemic Control (Guidelines)
Chapter 9:
Monitoring Glycemic Control (Guidelines & 2021 Update)
Chapter 10:
Physical Activity and Diabetes (Guidelines)
Chapter 11:
Nutrition Therapy (Guidelines)
Chapter 12:
Glycemic Management in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes (Guidelines)
Chapter 13:
Pharmacologic Glycemic Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults: 2024 Update (Guidelines)
Chapter 14:
Hypoglycemia in Adults (Guidelines)
Chapter 15:
Hyperglycemic Emergencies in Adults (Guidelines)
Chapter 16:
In-Hospital Management of Diabetes (Guidelines)
Chapter 17:
Weight Management in Diabetes (Guidelines)
Chapter 18:
Diabetes and Mental Health (Guidelines)
Chapter 19:
Influenza, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis B and Herpes Zoster Vaccinations (Guidelines)
Updated Immunizations Recommended for Adults Living with Diabetes (Tool)
Chapter 20:
Diabetes and Transplantation (Guidelines)
Chapter 21:
Diabetes and Driving (Guidelines)
Chapter 22:
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes (Guidelines)
Chapter 23:
Cardiovascular Protection in People With Diabetes (Guidelines)
Chapter 24:
Screening for the Presence of Cardiovascular Disease (Guidelines)
Chapter 25:
Dyslipidemia (Guidelines)
Chapter 26:
Treatment of Hypertension (Guidelines)
Chapter 27:
Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes (Guidelines)
Chapter 28:
Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes (Guidelines)
Chapter 29:
Chronic Kidney Disease in Diabetes: A Clinical Practice Guideline (Guidelines)
Chapter 30:
Retinopathy (Guidelines)
Chapter 31:
Neuropathy (Guidelines)
Chapter 32:
Foot Care (Guidelines)
Chapter 33:
Sexual Dysfunction and Hypogonadism in Men With Diabetes (Guidelines)
Chapter 34:
Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents (Guidelines)
Chapter 35:
Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents (Guidelines)
Chapter 36:
Diabetes and Pregnancy (Guidelines)
Chapter 37:
Diabetes in Older People (Guidelines)
Chapter 38:
Type 2 Diabetes and Indigenous Peoples (Guidelines)
Chapter 39-40:
Special Article: Remission of Type 2 Diabetes
(Guidelines)
Special Article: Remission of Type 2 Diabetes: User’s Guide (Guidelines)
Chapter 41:
Glycemic Management Across The Lifespan For People With Type 1 Diabetes: A Clinical Practice Guideline (Guidelines)
Chapter 42:
Diabetes and Metabolic Dysfunction–associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline (Guidelines)
Appendices:
Diabetes Canada Guideline Appendices (Guidelines)
Tools:
Diabetes Canada HCP Tools and Resources (Guidelines)
FIT Forum for Injection Technique:
FIT Canada Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique – 4th Edition (Recommendations)