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 adjust to new types of behavioral therapy.

More videos with Dr. Funnell:

Martha Funnell Introduction
Martha Funnell Q2 How Can You Change Behavior?
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.