Steven N. Blair, PhD, FACSM emphasizes that it is difficult to make lifestyle changes and that the “finger treatment” (i.e, “You better do this!”) is not very effective for most patients. Instead we need programs based on behavioral science which we haveonly started to us in the 25 years. We’ve learned  but still have ways …

Just in time for the New Year, Steven N. Blair, PhD, FACSM, gives us an outline of some of the techniques he uses to help change patient behavior. First, have the patients establish “where they are” by self-monitoring — this can be done with an accelerometer or step tracker. Next, set a reasonable goal …

Dr. Stanton introduces himself and explains that he works in four different medical arenas: researcher, professor, administrator, and clinician. More videos with Dr. Stanton: Robert Stanton Q1 The Research on Low-Protein Diets and Kidney Disease Robert Stanton Q2 High Protein Diets and Kidney Disease Robert Stanton Q3 What Would You …

Dr. Stanton gives us his perspective on low-protein diets with a brief overview of the research and thinking behind these types of diets for patients with kidney disease, and highlights some of the ongoing questions and concerns in this area of study. He also discusses how many of the studies …

Dr. Robert Stanton explains how all the studies on low/high protein diets can confuse physicians and that there are parallels between the ongoing debates about the “correct levels” of A1c and albumin level in urine as researchers constantly add to the level of knowledge. He also points out that the type …

Dr. Stanton lets us know precisely what he would like his A1c to be.   More videos with Dr. Stanton: Robert Stanton MD Introduction Robert Stanton Q1 The Research on Low-Protein Diets and Kidney Disease Robert Stanton Q2 High Protein Diets and Kidney Disease  

Dr. Funnell gives us her thoughts on the best A1c and says she would want a number in the pre-diabetic range. She also says she tries to follow good diet and exercise practices but that conferences such as the ADA sometimes make it difficult!   More videos with Dr. Funnell: …

Dr. Funnell, Michigan Diabetes Research & Training Center, talks about changes in the approach of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) which celebrates its 15 year anniversary this year. She details how the program has moved from a focus on controlling diabetes, to more emphasis on prevention and helping both patients and professionals to …

Dr. Martha Funnell, MS, RN, CDE, discusses the challenges of behavior change emphasizing that “diabetes is hard.” She lets us know that acknowledging the patient’s efforts, giving them a message of hope and understanding, emphasizing that controlling diabetes is worth it, and providing patients with the tools to implement changes, are …

Dr. Funnell reviews some of the strategies she uses in helping patients change: meeting the patient where they are; identifying what foods are important to them especially culturally; and identifying what changes might be easy. She also discusses how group meetings can be helpful as patients exchange ideas and support each …