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 …
Read More »Robert Stanton Q3 What Would You Like Your A1c to Be?
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
Read More »Martha Funnell Q4 What Is the Best A1c
Dr. Funnell gives us her thoughts on the best A1c and says she would want a number in the pre-diabetic range. She also says she tries to follow good diet and exercise practices but that conferences such as the ADA sometimes make it difficult! More videos with Dr. Funnell: …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Martha Funnell Introduction
Dr. Funnell introduce herself and talks about how she is active in a variety behavioral and education studies and as a CDE for 27 years, she’s seen a lot of changes. More videos with Dr. Funnell: Martha Funnell Q1 Changes in Diabetes Education Martha Funnell Q2 How Can You Change Behavior? Martha …
Read More »Dr. Gregory Frost Introduction
Dr. Frost introduces himself to us and talks about Halozyme, and how the company tries to "think outside the cell," working to "smooth out" the blood sugar rollercoaster that diabetes patients too often find themselves on. More videos with Dr. Frost: Dr. Gregory Frost Q1 What Is Halozyme’s Current Focus? Dr. Gregory Frost …
Read More »Dr. Gregory Frost Q1 What Is Halozyme’s Current Focus?
Dr. Frost talks about the background and history of Halozyme’s product development and the critical need for more effective insulins. More videos with Dr. Frost: Dr. Gregory Frost Introduction Dr. Gregory Frost Q2 Who Participated in the Study and How Did They Do? Dr. Gregory Frost Q3 Starting Baselines and …
Read More »Dr. Gregory Frost Q2 Who Participated in the Study and How Did They Do?
Dr. Frost goes over some of the details of the Halozyme study including how researchers looked at both type 1 and type 2 patients, the incidence of hypoglycemia, and the overall positive results. More videos with Dr. Frost: Dr. Gregory Frost Introduction Dr. Gregory Frost Q1 What Is Halozyme’s Current …
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