"DE" and "CDE" are the same thing. It just means Certified Diabetes Educator.

http://www.ncbde.org/
This is the site for national diabetes educators. It gives you all the requirements and information needed to become a CDE.

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:
3 words – Polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria. They mean to eat a lot, drink a lot, and pee a lot. Those are questions we are taught to ask patients to screen for diabetes. Other things DM II can do is cause nerve damage, kidney damage, and eye damage. It raises blood pressure and can increase your risk of heart attacks. Bad thing all around. To diagnose it see your doctor and get a fasting blood glucose level.

I looked into this once. You need to be in a helping profession related to diabetes care. Usually CDE's are nurses, dietitians, or Social Workers. You only need a BA to be a nurse or a dietitian but you need at least a masters to get into social work. Then you work in a diabetes related field, like in an endocrinologists office. Then you take exams to become a CDE.

the medicine isnt bad for her health. i am on it every day to live insulin and medication without it i would be dead.

It is not bad for your health. It saves lives.

The cure for diabetes mellitus is diet and exercise for the rest of her life. Regular exercise and a good diet (reduced carb and fat) can delay or eliminate the need for medication. Note that the medication in pill form are often effective with few side effects.