Julie M. Gentile

About Julie M. Gentile

Julie works with authors to ensure that the content you read on DiabeticLifestyle is thoroughly researched and easy to understand. With a medical copy editing background, she has an eye for spelling, style, and grammar.

In her free time, Julie enjoys exercising, practicing yoga, reading, and attending rock 'n' roll concerts.

Articles Written by Julie M. Gentile

Carb Counting at Breakfast: Start Your Day Off Right

Counting your carbs at breakfast can help you start your day off right—whether you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Getting Accurate Blood Glucose Test Results

How to Reduce Errors when Testing Blood Glucose Levels

What can affect the accuracy of your blood glucose test results when you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes? This article explains how to reduce errors when using blood glucose meters and test strips.

Portion Control When You Have Type 2 Diabetes

Watching How Much You Eat

When it comes to losing weight when you have type 2 diabetes, portion control plays an extremely important role. Discover why reducing your portion sizes can help you lose weight and keep it off.

Diabetes Exercise Benefits

Why You Should Exercise When You Have Diabetes

Exercise has major benefits when it comes to diabetes. A regular exercise routine can help you manage blood glucose levels and boost your body’s use of insulin.

Health Insurance and Diabetes

Navigating the Medical Insurance World

Health insurance can be tricky to navigate with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Learn the basics of medical insurance with diabetes.

Exercise and Diabetes: Weight Lifting

What Weight Training Can Do for You

If you have type 2 diabetes, weight lifting is an excellent way to get (and stay) in shape.

How to Count Carbs at Restaurants

Do Your Research Before Dining Out

Article walks you through the basics of counting carbs at restaurants. You’ll need to do your research before dining out, and when you’re at a restaurant, don’t be afraid to speak up for yourself.

Diabetes: Beginning an Exercise Plan

10 Ways to Get Started and Stay Motivated

If you have diabetes and you’re new to exercise or haven’t exercised in years, here are some easy ways to motivate you to get started.

Fitting Exercise into Your Daily Life

Living Well with Diabetes

Read quick tips on how to fit a diabetes-friendly exercise plan into your everyday routine.

Yoga and Diabetes

Exercising Your Body and Mind to Help Manage Diabetes

Among yoga’s numerous benefits, it may actually help you manage diabetes. Through yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques, yoga can help you deal with your condition.

How to Achieve Tight Blood Glucose Control with Type 1 Diabetes

Is Intensive Insulin Therapy Right for You?

Controlling blood glucose levels is essential when you have type 1 diabetes, but how do you have tight diabetes control? And how do you know if tight diabetes control (also known as intensive insulin therapy) is right for you?

Watch Your Blood Glucose Levels when Exercising

Special Exercise Considerations for People with Diabetes

Exercising with Diabetes

The Importance of Exercise for Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes

Exercising with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes is essential. Find out why incorporating regular exercise into your routine can boost your health, including how it can help make it easier for you to maintain your goal blood glucose levels.

Eating Well with Diabetes

What to Eat When You Have Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes

Eating well with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean you have to go on a diabetic diet, but depending on what type of diabetes you have, you may need to plan your meals or control portions. Learn more about eating well with diabetes.

Exercise Tips for People with Diabetes

Working Out and Staying Fit Safely with Diabetes

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