Posicionamiento de la Sociedad Española de Diabetes (SED) sobre el perfil curricular y profesional de los profesionales de enfermería expertos en la atención de las personas con diabetes, sus familiares o cuidadores

Both the curricular and professional profiles of diabetes expert/specialist nurses in different countries are described. The Spanish Diabetes Society (SED) supports the academic profile of diabetes expert/specialist nurses via Master or post-graduate degrees and the need for continuing education. The competence profile is based on 5 domains: (I) Pathophysiology and Epidemiology of Diabetes Clinical Guidelines. (II) Culturally competent care throughout life. (III) Teaching and learning skills. (IV) Education for self-management. (V) Planning, management and research for effective self-management.