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Diabetology Officially Established as a Specialty with Taxonomy Code

by Jasmine Pennic 08/01/2025 Leave a Comment

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What You Should Know: 

– The American College of Diabetology (ACD) announced that Diabetology has received formal recognition through the assignment of a unique taxonomy classification. 

– The historic milestone affirms the specialized expertise of physicians who focus exclusively or primarily on diabetes care.

Diabetology: A Unique and Focused Specialty

Diabetology is defined as the specialty focused on the full continuum of diabetes care. This encompasses diagnosis, treatment, prevention, technology integration, education, and cardiometabolic management. While it intersects with other fields such as endocrinology, primary care, and public health, diabetology is uniquely defined by its depth and singular focus on diabetes alone.

The new taxonomy is designed to complement the work of endocrinologists and primary care providers, not compete with them. Diabetology creates new pathways to expand access to high-quality care in both community and high-volume settings, ensuring that patients receive timely, expert support regardless of where they live.

The growing burden of diabetes has outpaced the healthcare system’s ability to respond. Recognizing diabetology through a taxonomy classification strengthens the pipeline of diabetes-focused clinicians, enables standard-setting, and supports certification, research alignment, and policy development. It also enhances clarity for patients, payers, and health systems regarding who is qualified to lead comprehensive diabetes care.

“This recognition is about formally naming a field that already exists in practice — one where clinicians devote their careers to comprehensive, patient-centered diabetes care,” said Dr. Lenny Salzberg, Chair of the American College of Diabetology. “With over 37 million Americans living with diabetes, this taxonomy brings long-overdue visibility to the work of diabetologists and builds a stronger foundation for the future of diabetes care.”

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