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These changes are to be inclusive of the renewal by CE minimum 75-hour requirement.  \nRequired CE activities:  \nCDCESs must participate in CE activities twice (virtual or in-person) during their renewal cycle regarding the annual release of American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes* .  \nCE that is encouraged but not required:  \nTo align with the recent change in the specialty, the Board is encouraging CDCESs to take CE activities in at least one of the following topics during their renewal cycle (individual or program level):  \n• education principals/teaching strategies;  \n• diabetes-related technology;  \n• leadership/strategy (e. g. , CQI, change agent, program development);  \n• population health;  \n• diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (e. g. , social determinants of health, cultural competency)  \nOther topics/activities to meet the minimum total of 75 hours of CE activities is at the discretion of the CDCES provided that the activity meets the other current guidelines, e. g. , is related to diabetes, formal activities are approved by a provider on our List of Recognized Providers, etc. Please visit the CBDCE dashboard and/or current Renewal Handbook for details on the requirements for renewal.  \n* The Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes are updated on an annual basis. CBCDE encourages CDCESs to participate in CE activities every year that focus on the updates. The CE activities for the updates are widely available; some may be free or at a minimal charge, e. g. , via the American Diabetes Association ([diabetes.org](diabetes.org)) or Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists ([adces.org](adces.org)) .  \ni  \nGENERAL  \n2026 Renewal by Continuing Education  \nTable of Contents  \nGeneral  \nImportant General Information ................... iii  \nImportant News .............................. iv  \nDates and Fees Overview ...................... 1  \nIntroduction ................................. 2  \nMission .................................... 2  \nDefinition of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist ................................. 2  \nPurpose .................................... 2  \nObjectives .................................. 2  \nResponsibility for Certification .................. 2  \nCanons of Ethical Conduct ..................... 2  \nDefinition of Diabetes Care and Education .......2-3  \nStatement of Nondiscrimination Policy ............ 3  \nDisciplinary Policy ............................ 3  \nConfidentiality Policy .......................... 3  \nRenewal  \nRenewal of Certification ....................... 4  \nEligibility Requirements ....................... 4  \nRenewal by Continuing Education ............... 4  \nRenewal Practice Requirement ................. 5  \nDefinition of Professional Practice ............. 5  \nWhat is Included in the Definition ............. 5  \nWhat is NOT Included in the Definition ......... 5  \nFor Those Unable to Meet the Practice Requirement ............................. 5  \nApplication Process General .................................... 6  \nApplication Process .......................... 6  \nOnline Application ........................ 6  \nFees ....................................... 7  \nAdherence to Published Policies ................ 7  \nChanges after the Application is Submitted ........ 7  \nAudit Policy .................","cbCaisfH4dLmwaEO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisfH4dLmwaEO","pdf",688030,32,"English","# General\n## Important General Information\n## Important News\n## Dates and Fees Overview\n# Introduction\n## Mission\n## Definition of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist\n## Purpose\n## Objectives\n## Responsibility for Certification\n## Canons of Ethical Conduct\n## Definition of Diabetes Care and Education\n## Statement of Nondiscrimination Policy\n## Disciplinary Policy\n## Confidentiality Policy\n# Renewal\n## Renewal of Certification\n## Eligibility Requirements\n## Renewal by Continuing Education\n## Renewal Practice Requirement\n## Definition of Professional Practice\n## What is Included in the Definition\n## What is NOT Included in the Definition\n## For Those Unable to Meet the Practice Requirement\n## Application Process General\n## Application Process\n## Online Application\n## Fees\n## Adherence to Published Policies\n## Changes after the Application is Submitted\n## Audit Policy\n## Rejected Applications\n## Appeals\n## Withdrawals and Refunds\n## Application Status\n## Application Process Grace Period Option\n## Post Renewal Process Certificates and Wallet Cards\n## Use of Certification Marks\n# Appendices\n## Appendix I: Guidelines for Reporting Continuing Education Activities\n## Appendix II: Examination Content Outline effective 7/1/2024\n## Appendix III: Canons of Ethical Conduct","[{\"question\":\"What are the 2026 application windows for renewal and what option exists after the final window?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook lists standard, early bird, extended, and final windows, followed by a grace period option. It also provides application dates spanning July 15–Sept 15, Sept 16–Oct 15, Oct 16–Dec 31, and Jan 1–Mar 31, 2027.\"},{\"question\":\"How does CDCES renewal by continuing education work in the 2026 cycle?\",\"answer\":\"CDCESs must complete required CE activities twice (virtual or in-person) during the renewal cycle related to the annual release of the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. 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