Martha Funnell: How Can You Change Behavior?

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 all part of her methods….

More videos with Dr. Funnell:

Martha Funnell Introduction
Martha Funnell Q1 Changes in Diabetes Education
Martha Funnell Q3 Changing Nutrition and Physical Activity Behaviors
Martha Funnell Q4 What Is the Best A1c

Dr. Martha Funnell, MS, RN, CDE, Michigan Diabetes Research & Training Center, is a Research Investigator, Department of Medical Education; Co-Director, Behavioral, Clinical and Health Systems Research Core of the MDRTC Research Investigator, Department of Medical Education; Co-Director, Behavioral, Clinical and Health Systems Research Core of the MDRTC; and Adjunct Lecturer, School of Nursing. Her research interests include: patient empowerment, diabetes self-management education and support, chronic care, and patient-centered care.