[header] How to become a diabetes educator [title] Choose the certification that is right for you. [step] Decide if you want to become certified by the american association of diabetes educators (aade) or the national certification board for diabetes educators (ncbde). Both organizations are reputable and have nearly identical requirements. 
[substeps] The ncbde certification is strictly focused on education. The aade's board certified-advanced diabetes management certification, however, allows you to not only educate patients with diabetes, but also to participate in research and mentoring, adjust medications, and treat diabetes symptoms and complications.