This evidence based position statement with supporting literature was jointly developed by the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. he goals of the position statement are ultimately to improve the patient experience of care and education, to improve the health of individuals and populations, and to reduce diabetes-associated per capita health care costs. The use of the diabetes education algorithm presented in this position statement defines when, what, and how DSME/S should be provided for adults with type 2 diabetes.