Resources

Howard K. Koh M.D., M.P.H., updates us on the status of prediabetes screening, explaining that prediabetes has its own set of scientific and policy challenges. He also lets us know that screening is possible for people with hypertension and new women’s preventive services including screening for GDM are now available….  

Dr. Koh explains how diabetes educators who are interested can get involved in the YMCA/YWCA programs which are on the forefront of diabetes and prediabetes prevention.   More videos with Dr. Koh: Dr. Howard K. Koh, US Assistant Secretary for Health, Introduction Howard Koh, MD, MPH, Q1 What Is the …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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