The role of the Credentialled Diabetes Educator in the hospital

The role of the Credentialled Diabetes Educator in the hospital

The role of the Credentialled Diabetes Educator in the hospital (#124)

George Barker ¹

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Hornsby, NSW, Australia

There are few published papers reporting the impact of the Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) in inpatient diabetes management. However CDEs perform many tasks which make them an indispensable member of the diabetes management team. The varied role of the CDE is highlighted in this case study discussion.

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Barker, G

George Barker MNurs(Res) RN - CDE NP George is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator and Nurse Practitioner at the Diabetes Education Service at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai. He has 24 years’ experience in diabetes education working within the Northern Sydney Local Health District and at Diabetes New South Wales. George has served in Executive roles on ADEA’s Board of Directors and represented ADEA in state and national projects, working parties and advisory groups. He has Chaired Asia Pacific Diabetes Nurse Educator forums in Singapore and Bangkok.

The role of the Credentialled Diabetes Educator in the hospital (#124)

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