The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) has recently announced that ANCC-accredited and -approved providers have been approved by the NCBDE as providers of continuing education. Individuals seeking re-certification from the NCDBE can use continuing education contact hours received through attendance at an activity provided by an accredited or approved provider of ANCC to meet the continuing education requirements for re-certification established by the NCDBE.