Dr Albana Greca
Dr. Albana Greca Sejdini
Founder, Lead Medical Author & Family Physician
Professional Overview
Dr. Albana Greca Sejdini is an experienced family physician, general practitioner, medical director, clinical researcher, and patient educator with more than two decades of work in primary care and public health.
She is the founder and lead medical author of Beating Diabetes, where she translates current medical guidance into practical, patient-friendly education about blood glucose, insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, nutrition, medicines, testing, and diabetes-related complications.
Her work combines clinical experience, medical research, and digital health communication. The purpose of her educational content is to help patients and families understand medical information, recognize safety concerns, prepare useful questions for healthcare appointments, and participate more confidently in shared decision-making.
Clinical and Academic Journey
Completed medical education at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tirana, and qualified to practice medicine in Albania.
Worked in regional primary-care settings, managing acute medical concerns, preventive care, chronic-disease screening, and long-term patient follow-up.
Completed postgraduate Master of Medical Science training at the University of Malaya, with emphasis on clinical methodology, medical research, and epidemiological study design.
Expanded work integrating clinical assessment, laboratory interpretation, preventive medicine, and patient lifestyle counseling.
Continues to manage primary-care services and long-term patient programs within the public healthcare system, including care for metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions.
Provides online medical guidance through iCliniq as a family physician and general practitioner, helping patients understand symptoms, laboratory results, medicines, and appropriate next steps.
Role at Beating Diabetes
As founder and lead medical author, Dr. Greca Sejdini is responsible for the clinical direction and patient-education standards of Beating Diabetes.
- Developing and updating patient-focused diabetes education.
- Reviewing medical claims for accuracy, balance, and safety.
- Explaining benefits, risks, limitations, and urgent warning signs.
- Using authoritative guidance and peer-reviewed research.
- Separating established treatments from preliminary or uncertain evidence.
- Ensuring that herbs and supplements are not presented as cures or substitutes for prescribed treatment.
- Working with specialist reviewers when endocrinology, cardiology, gastroenterology, or another specialty perspective is required.
Clinical Areas of Focus
- Primary care and family medicine
- Diabetes prevention and patient education
- Prediabetes and insulin resistance
- Type 2 diabetes management
- Blood glucose and HbA1c interpretation
- Diabetes medicines, insulin, and treatment safety
- Nutrition, physical activity, and weight management
- Prevention and recognition of diabetes complications
- Telehealth and access to primary healthcare
Clinical Research and Publications
Dr. Greca Sejdini’s research interests include primary care, telemedicine, chronic-disease access, and the practical use of digital healthcare systems.
Presented in connection with the 100th European General Practice Research Network meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden. The work examines the experience, feasibility, benefits, and implementation challenges of telehealth in Albanian primary care.
View the publication on ResearchGateEditorial and Medical Review Approach
Medical content published under Dr. Greca Sejdini’s name is designed for education and is reviewed against current clinical guidance, authoritative public-health sources, and relevant peer-reviewed evidence.
Content is written in patient-friendly language, avoids unsupported cure claims, identifies important limitations, and includes urgent-care guidance where appropriate. Educational articles do not replace diagnosis, examination, prescriptions, or individualized medical care.