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Julie M. Gentile

Associate Medical Writer
DiabeticLifestyle
Wheaton, IL

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

How to Count Carbs at Restaurants

Having diabetes doesn't mean the end of dining out but a little advanced planning can help you keep your blood sugars stable.
Learn more about counting carbs at restaurants. Having diabetes doesn't mean you can't eat out but you'll have a much better experience if you do your homework first.

Watch Your Blood Glucose Levels when Exercising

Special Exercise Considerations for People with Diabetes
If you or your child have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, it’s important to incorporate exercise into your routine. But what do you need to know about exercise and blood glucose testing? Article explains special considerations for monitoring blood glucose levels when you have diabetes.

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.

How to Achieve Tight Type 1 Blood Glucose Control

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?

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.

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.

Easy Exercise Ideas for Diabetes

Walking, Swimming, and Dancing
Exercising when you have type 1diabetes or type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, exercise can be incredibly fun. Learn fun exercise ideas you can incorporate into your routine.

Type 2 Diabetes Weight Loss Basics

Losing weight with type 2 diabetes involves a few key essentials. Eating healthy foods and limiting portion sizes are good ways to start, but exercise is important, too. Learn type 2 diabetes weight loss basics.

Exercising with Diabetes

The importance of exercise for type 1 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.

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.

Exercise Tips for People with Diabetes

Working Out and Staying Fit Safely with Diabetes
Regular exercise is essential to living well with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Find out fast tips about working out and staying fit safely with diabetes.

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.

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.

Aerobic Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes

Why Exercising with Diabetes Matters
Aerobic exercise is key in helping you manage type 2 diabetes. Not only does it help you lose weight and stay in shape, but regular aerobic exercise can also lower blood glucose levels. Discover other ways aerobic exercise can help you deal 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 in shape and stay in shape. Lifting weights builds muscle strength and is an important part of a well-rounded exercise routine. Learn how weight lifting can help you manage diabetes.

Everyday Life with Diabetes

Managing Daily Life with Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes
Managing type 1diabetes or type 2 diabetes is a daily commitment, but with the proper tools, it’s easy to learn how to deal with your condition. Learn tips you can use to control your diabetes in your everyday life.

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