# My Health Explained — Full Documentation

> Trusted diabetes education for all diabetes types — helping people understand, manage, and thrive with diabetes.

## About

My Health Explained is a global diabetes education platform led by Dr. Sultan Linjawi, an internationally renowned Endocrinologist and Diabetes Specialist. The platform provides evidence-based education for people living with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes worldwide.

Our multidisciplinary team includes endocrinologists, diabetes educators, dietitians, exercise physiologists, and clinical psychologists who collaborate to deliver comprehensive diabetes care education accessible to anyone, anywhere.

Website: https://www.myhealthexplained.com

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## Medical Team & Credentials

### Dr. Sultan Linjawi — Medical Director
- **Credentials**: MBBS, BSc, MRCP(UK), FRACP (Endocrinology)
- **Role**: Endocrinologist & Diabetes Specialist
- **Responsibilities**: Clinical lead, medical director, reviews all medical content
- **Profile**: /dr-sultan-linjawi

### Lisa Urquhart — Dietitian
- **Credentials**: App.Sc. (Ex.&Sp.Sc), B.Sc.(Nutrition) (Hons)
- **Role**: Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist
- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-urquhart-2537712b/

### Astrid Tattersall — Diabetes Educator
- **Credentials**: RN, BSc (Hons), CDE
- **Role**: Credentialed Diabetes Educator
- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-linjawi-8b39b797/

### Tara Griffin — Psychologist
- **Credentials**: BPsych (Hons), MPsych(Clin.), MAPS
- **Role**: Clinical Psychologist
- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-griffin-87633861/

Full team page: /our-team

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## Site Structure

### Main Sections
- `/` — Homepage
- `/dr-sultan-linjawi` — Medical Director profile
- `/our-team` — Full team with credentials
- `/programs/` — Paid 12-week online diabetes programs
- `/diabetes-information/` — Free educational content hub
- `/webinars/` — Free live and on-demand webinars

### Content Hubs (/diabetes-information/)

#### Articles Hub
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-articles` — All articles
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-articles/type-2` — Type 2 diabetes articles
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-articles/type-1` — Type 1 diabetes articles
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-articles/prediabetes` — Prediabetes articles
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-articles/gestational` — Gestational diabetes articles
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-articles/diet-weight-loss` — Diet & weight loss articles
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-articles/other` — General health articles

#### Other Content Types
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-news` — Latest diabetes research and news
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-videos` — Educational video content
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-tools` — Interactive health calculators
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-resources` — Downloadable guides

### Interactive Tools
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-tools/bmi-test` — BMI Calculator
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-tools/blood-sugar-test` — Blood Sugar Level Calculator
- `/diabetes-information/diabetes-tools/hba1c-test` — HbA1c Calculator

### Online Programs (/programs/)
- `/programs/type-2-diabetes` — Type 2 Diabetes Program (12 weeks)
- `/programs/type-1-diabetes` — Type 1 Diabetes Program (12 weeks)
- `/programs/prediabetes` — Prediabetes Prevention Program (12 weeks)
- `/programs/gestational-diabetes` — Gestational Diabetes Program (12 weeks)

Each program uses the **6 Pillar Approach**:
1. **KNOW** — Understanding diabetes, causes, and important aspects
2. **DIET** — Nutrition guidance and enjoying food with diabetes
3. **MEDICAL** — Comprehensive medical management
4. **INSPIRE** — Psychology-based motivation and behavior change
5. **MOVE** — Practical exercise for all fitness levels
6. **TRACK** — Monitoring outcomes to support health goals

### Free Webinars
- `/type-2-diabetes-webinar` — Type 2 Diabetes Masterclass
- `/prediabetes-webinar` — Prediabetes Prevention Webinar
- `/type-1-diabetes-webinar` — Type 1 Diabetes Webinar
- `/webinars/diabetes-masterclass` — Webinar hub

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## Content Topics Covered

### Diabetes Types
- Type 2 Diabetes (most common)
- Type 1 Diabetes (autoimmune)
- Prediabetes (prevention focus)
- Gestational Diabetes (pregnancy-related)

### Medications & Treatments
- Insulin therapy and types
- Oral diabetes medications (Metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists)
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Continuous glucose monitors (CGM)
- Insulin pumps

### Lifestyle & Diet
- Carbohydrate counting
- Low-carb diets for diabetes
- Mediterranean diet
- Weight management
- Exercise and physical activity
- Sleep and diabetes

### Complications & Prevention
- Heart disease and diabetes
- Kidney disease (nephropathy)
- Eye problems (retinopathy)
- Nerve damage (neuropathy)
- Foot care

### Mental Health
- Diabetes distress
- Depression and anxiety
- Motivation and behavior change
- Living well with diabetes

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## Content Quality Standards

- All medical content is reviewed by Dr. Sultan Linjawi (Endocrinologist)
- Evidence-based information from peer-reviewed sources
- Regular content updates to reflect latest research
- Written for patient understanding (not medical jargon)
- Structured data (Schema.org) for all pages

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## Technical Information

- **Platform**: Nuxt 3 (Vue.js)
- **CMS**: Contentful
- **Hosting**: Netlify
- **Analytics**: Google Analytics 4, Plausible Analytics

### Structured Data
All pages include Schema.org structured data:
- Organization schema
- Person schema (for medical team)
- Article schema with `reviewedBy` and `lastReviewed`
- MedicalWebPage for health content
- BreadcrumbList for navigation
- FAQPage where applicable
- VideoObject for embedded videos

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## Contact

Website: https://www.myhealthexplained.com