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 …

Dr. Funnell introduce herself and talks about how she is active in a variety behavioral and education studies and as a CDE for 27 years, she’s seen a lot of changes. More videos with Dr. Funnell: Martha Funnell Q1 Changes in Diabetes Education Martha Funnell Q2 How Can You Change Behavior? Martha …

This week we are honored to present an excerpt from Diabetic Emergencies: Diagnosis and Clinical Management. This new text provides highly practical, clear-cut clinical guidance for serious diabetic emergencies like ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma and severe hyper- and hypoglycemia, and the best methods of both managing the emergencies and administering appropriate follow-up …

      Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus. It is characterized by the triad of hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis.1