She is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the American Diabetes Association. Mary has been involved in diabetes research, and is published in this field of expertise. Explain the process of behavior change. Compare and contrast different strategies used in the stages of behavior change. Apply the process of behavior change in examples.
Noncompliance is seen as a weakness, lack of willpower, or a character flaw.
Empowerment - becoming an active partner in behavior change. You have control over your life. Many people with diabetes feel loss of control over their disease and their life. As health care providers we need to give that control back to patients. We can do that by helping them to slowly change their lifestyles to get their blood glucose levels back into control.