Academy
Level 1 Diabetes Training
Specialization
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Prediabetes
Exercise/Physical Activity
Motion Motivation
Approved by:
Diabetes Training Program
Level 1 (Beginner)
Watch a free, 50-minute overview webinar to get a taste of what these programs cover. This program was developed by Dr. Sheri Colberg, one of the world's leading authorities on exercise and diabetes.
Earn approved credits from certifying organizations (listed below) to join an elite class of fitness professionals, personal trainers, and health coaches.
American Council on Exercise (ACE):
Diabetes Training Program Level 1 ($149): 0.6 CEC
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM):
"Diabetes for the Exercise Professional" (2025)
All-level, special populations course
($108 member; $180 non-member)--6.0 CEC
Human Kinetics, The Athlete's Guide to Diabetes:
"Online CE Exam" (based on book's content)
Approved for CEs by 31 different organizations
HK CE Exam only ($60)
HK E-Book + CE Exam ($70)
Human Kinetics, Special Athlete Populations Online CE Course:
"Addressing the Current Challenges for Athletes With Type 1 Diabetes" (2025)
(included as first of 3 modules of CE course)
Approved for CEs by 12 different organizations
HK CE Exam ($45)
Outside the USA:
MedeXN Fitness Institute (MFI, Canada-based):
"Diabetes Exercise Specialist" (DES) Certification
3-level program ($499 Canadian for bundle)
MFI Diabetes Exercise Specialist
"Working with Clients with Diabetes or Prediabetes"
By level only ($199 Canadian per course)
Level 1 (Beginner/Overview) Content:
Diabetes overview: key terms, diabetes and prediabetes basics, when to get a checkup first
Motion overview: fitness basics, physiology basics, hormonal responses, exercise energy systems
Diabetes motion training: cardio, resistance, flexibility, core, and balance training basics
Diabetes motion basics: blood glucose monitoring, oral medications, injected (non-insulin) meds, medication exercise effects, effects of food, supplements (amino acids, and creatine), injuries
Diabetes motion specifics: meters and continuous monitors, normal responses, how motion factors affect blood glucose, adjusting exercise food intake, adjusting meds and insulin for exercise, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia
Special considerations: health complications overview, overweight or obese clients, older clients
Motion motivation: why people stop exercising, motivational interviewing, overcoming exercise barriers (quiz), effective goal setting