Debby Johnson, RD, LD, CDE, Fit4D’s Senior Clinical Director, describes some of the ways patients can be rewarded for positive behavior, and lets us know that positive reinforcement is sometimes the best reward….

Debby Johnson talks about recognizing that change can be hard and emphasizing to patients that small changes can make a big difference.  More videos with Debby Johnson: Debby Johnson, RD, LD, CDE, Fit4D Coach, Introduction Rewards for Change Fit4D Website Info

Debby Johnson introduces herself and describes some of what she does helping patients manage their diabetes, emphasizing a positive approach. More videos with Debby Johnson: Changing Behavior Rewards for Change Fit4D Website Info

Dr. Wysham lets us know precisely what A!c she would like to have.  More videos with Dr. Wysham: Dr. Carol Wysham, Introduction Q1 Expectations of the 2012 ADA meeting Q2 SGLT2 Differences Q3 Tips for Lowering A1c Q4 Issues with Patients on Nutrition and Fitness Medicine

Dr. Wysham explains her approach to her patients, pointing out that many are trying very hard to care for the health, they just need the appropriate tools, and the importance of acknowledging their concerns and supporting them in their goals toward better health. More videos with Dr. Wysham: Dr. Carol …

Dr. Wysham goes over the details of how the new SGLT2 compounds work, and talks about the benefits and disadvantages of these potential new agents, including previous concerns around bladder cancer with dapagliflozin, giving us an update on the latest news. More videos with Dr. Wysham: Dr. Carol Wysham, Introduction …

Dr. Wysham tells us about her anticipation of the results of two specific trials, one a study on an old-fashioned remedy called salsalate, and then the ORIGIN trial results which looked at the effects on cardiovascular disease with early intervention with insulin.  More videos with Dr. Wysham: Dr. Carol Wysham, …

Dr. Wysham introduces herself and talks briefly about her work with a very strong diabetes initiative at her medical center. More videos with Dr. Wysham: Dr. Carol Wysham, Introduction Q1 Expectations of the 2012 ADA meeting Q2 SGLT2 Differences Q3 Tips for Lowering A1c Q4 Issues with Patients on Nutrition …

Elliott Joslin once said that the treatment of diabetes is more like a marathon than a sprint. Every day we see how true this statement is, as we look at the increasing number of patients who are still doing well after living with diabetes for over 50 years. This week …

By Richard S. Beaser, M.D., and Richard Jackson, MD     The changes that have occurred in the treatment of diabetes since the first general use of insulin in 1922 have constituted one of the most exciting chapters in the history of medicine.