Dr. Colberg-Ochs discusses the value of aerobic versus anaerobic types of exercise and talks about some recent study results. However, she also warns that some diabetes patients may not be ready for intense exercise of any type and this should be taken into consideration. She also gives us an idea …
Read More »Sheri Colberg-Ochs, PhD, Q2: Effect of Physical Activity on Glycemia
Dr. Colberg-Ochs outlines how physical activity affects glycemia, noting that, in some instances, blood sugars can increase during exercise, so this always needs to be taken into account. More videos with Dr. Colberg-Ochs: Sheri Colberg-Ochs, PhD, Introduction Q1: Is Exercise the Forgotten Tool? Q3: Intense Aerobic and Anaerobic Treatments Q4: …
Read More »Sheri Colberg-Ochs, PhD: Is Exercise the Forgotten Tool?
Dr. Sheri Colberg-Ochs explains why in a recent talk she described exercise as a “forgotten tool” and the need for more emphasis by prescribers on this therapy….
Read More »Sheri Colberg-Ochs, PhD, Introduction
Dr. Colberg-Ochs introduces herself and some of her recent research work on exercise and diabetes, including the importance of breaks from sitting for too long. More videos with Dr. Colberg-Ochs: Q1: Is Exercise the Forgotten Tool? Q2: Effect of Physical Activity on Glycemia Q3: Intense Aerobic and Anaerobic Treatments Q4: …
Read More »Chandra Y. Osborn, PhD, MPH, Q3: Communication Challenges of Patient Portals
Dr. Osborn describes the challenges facing healthcare providers in bringing together information on patients who may interact with many different systems. More videos with Dr. Osborn: Chandra Y. Osborn, PhD, MPH, Introduction New Technologies to Help Patients How Can We Use Technology to Motivate Patients?
Read More »Chandra Y. Osborn, PhD, MPH, Q2: How Can We Use Technology to Motivate Patients?
Dr. Osborn talks about behavior modification in patients and the potential for more integrated and motivational systems for patients, especially if we look more closely at systems being used in other arenas outside of the healthcare industry. More videos with Dr. Osborn: Chandra Y. Osborn, PhD, MPH, Introduction New Technologies …
Read More »Chandra Y. Osborn, PhD, MPH, Q1: New Technologies to Help Patients
Dr. Osborn talks about how medical “portals” work and how they could help patients manage their diabetes better including her company’s development of a new medication management tool which will also educate patients. More videos with Dr. Osborn: Chandra Y. Osborn, PhD, MPH, Introduction How Can We Use Technology to …
Read More »Chandra Y. Osborn, PhD, MPH, Introduction
Prof. Osborn introduces herself and describes her most recent research. More videos with Dr. Osborn: New Technologies to Help Patients How Can We Use Technology to Motivate Patients? Communication Challenges of Patient Portals
Read More »Richard W. Grant, MD, MPH: Prediabetes
With the recent release of the AACE’s algorithm for identifying prediabetes, we thought we’d revisit our publisher Steve Freed’s interview with Richard W. Grant, MD, MPH, research scientist at the Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California. Dr. Grant talks candidly about testing for prediabetes and the next steps he takes depending …
Read More »Richard W. Grant, MD, MPH: Fitness and Nutrition
Dr. Grant gives us some tips on how he talks to patients about changing their behaviors and helping them to set realistic goals. More videos with Dr. Grant: Richard W. Grant, MD, MPH: Introduction Q1: Tips to Prevent Diabetes Q2: What Do You Want Your A1c to Be? Q4: Prediabetes
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