Martha Funnell: Changing Nutrition and Physical Activity Behaviors

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 other….

More videos with Dr. Funnell:

Martha Funnell Introduction
Martha Funnell Q1 Changes in Diabetes Education
Martha Funnell Q2 How Can You Change Behavior?
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.