Dr. Blair introduces himself and explains that his main interest is in the study of physical activity which he has been studying for 40 years. More videos with Dr. Blair: Steven Blair, PhD Q1 Why Is Physical Activity Important for Diabetes Patients? Steven Blair, PhD Q2 How Do You Get …
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Steven Blair, PhD Q1 Why Is Physical Activity Important for Diabetes Patients?
Dr. Blair says that physical activity most important “pill” you can take but unfortunately doesn’t come in a pill. The importance of physical activity cannot be underestimated and Dr. Blair points out that those who are obese and active with diabetes actually live longer than those who are normal weight and inactive with diabetes. …
Read More »Steven Blair, PhD: How Do You Get Patients to Stay Physically Active?
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 …
Read More »Steven Blair, PhD: Techniques to Motivate Patients
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 …
Read More »Robert Stanton MD Introduction
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 …
Read More »Robert Stanton, MD: The Research on Low-Protein Diets and Kidney Disease
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 …
Read More »Robert Stanton, MD: High Protein Diets and Kidney Disease
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 …
Read More »Robert Stanton Q3 What Would You Like Your A1c to Be?
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
Read More »Martha Funnell Q4 What Is the Best A1c
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: …
Read More »Dr. Martha Funnell, MS, RN, CDE: Changes in Diabetes Education
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 …
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