Diabetes Plus with Dave

Diabetes Plus with Dave I'm a Diabetes Wellness Speaker, Educator, and Coach with 29+ years of personal diabetes experience. Let's work together to achieve better health!

My mission is to help those with diabetes kickstart their health journey through education and support.

01/22/2026

DIABESTES—Now What? “The Real-World Guide”
Newly diagnosed and confused?

Newly diagnosed diabetes can feel overwhelming—especially the day-to-day stuff: what to eat, what to watch, and what actually matters first.

Here’s what I want you to know: you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out all at once. Start small, learn your patterns, and build a simple routine you can repeat. That’s how confidence grows.

That’s exactly why I wrote my book—real-life guidance in plain language, so you have a clear next step instead of information overload.

Book info:�https://www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book


01/20/2026

DIABETES—Now What? "The Real-World Guide"
My Rest Day

Ever notice how one-off day can turn into two or three? That’s usually not a willpower problem—it’s just life. A diabetes reset day is my simple way to hit pause, calm things down, and get back to basics without going extreme.

The point isn’t to make up for anything. The point is to restart your healthy habits:
• Water first to support hydration and blood sugar.
• Steady meals (protein + fiber) to avoid the crash-and-crave cycle.
• A couple short walks because walking for blood sugar helps your body use glucose better.

Keep it simple, repeatable, and kind to yourself. Trends improve when your routine becomes easier to stick with.

Grab my book below to get more information about your diabetes:
www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book


BREAKFAST & BLOOD SUGARBreakfast for blood sugar doesn’t need to be fancy. If mornings are tough, try this simple “stead...
01/19/2026

BREAKFAST & BLOOD SUGAR

Breakfast for blood sugar doesn’t need to be fancy. If mornings are tough, try this simple “steady plate” idea: start with protein and fiber first, then add carbs in a reasonable portion.

Quick examples (keep it simple):

• Protein: eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, turkey sausage
• Fiber: berries, spinach, chia/flax, avocado
• Carbs (portion): 1 slice toast, small bowl oatmeal, 1 piece fruit

This is about building healthy habits you can repeat—so your steady morning routine gets easier over time.

Get more information — Click the link below to get my book:
www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book


DIABETES—Now What? “The Real-World Guide”EDUCATIION • NUTRITION•EXERCISE • CONSISTENCYDiabetes education doesn’t have to...
01/16/2026

DIABETES—Now What? “The Real-World Guide”
EDUCATIION • NUTRITION•EXERCISE • CONSISTENCY

Diabetes education doesn’t have to be complicated. My wellness coaching approach stays focused on four things that drive better blood sugar trends over time: Education, Nutrition, Exercise, and Consistency.

When you strengthen those 4 areas, results usually improve because you’re building healthy habits you can actually repeat in real life—not just “trying harder” for a day or two.

If you want the simple, real-world approach, click the link below: https://www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book


DIABETES—Now What? “The Real-World Guide”–Sleep + Blood Sugar–Sleep and blood sugar are connected more than most people ...
01/14/2026

DIABETES—Now What? “The Real-World Guide”
–Sleep + Blood Sugar–

Sleep and blood sugar are connected more than most people realize. When sleep is off, blood sugar patterns often get harder to manage the next day—even if you didn’t change what you ate.

My simple goal (keep it realistic):
• Same bedtime most nights
• No heavy snacks late
• Keep mornings consistent (same wake-up window, hydration, and a steady breakfast routine)

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about giving your body a steady rhythm so your healthy habits have a better chance to work.

My new book covers this and many more topic you can use. Grab a copy by clicking the link below:
https://www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book

Coaching (free first-time consult):
https://calendly.com/diabetespluswithdave/free-consultation

01/13/2026

BLOOD SUGAR PATTERNS!

Diabetes education gets easier when you focus on blood sugar patterns and build a repeatable routine you can stick with.

A lot of people start by trying to be perfect with food—and when life gets busy, that “perfect plan” falls apart. A better first move is to notice your patterns: what happens after your usual breakfast, after dinner, on stressful days, or after a night of poor sleep.

Then choose 1–2 healthy habits you can repeat no matter what (like a short walk after one meal, a higher-protein breakfast, or cutting liquid carbs). That’s how you create steady progress over time.

That’s what my book, DIABETES—Now What? “The Real-World Guide”is built for. Get it here:https://www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book

The One Change Challenge!Here’s the challenge: pick ONE change you can repeat for the next 7 days. Not a full lifestyle ...
01/12/2026

The One Change Challenge!

Here’s the challenge: pick ONE change you can repeat for the next 7 days. Not a full lifestyle overhaul. Just one simple win you can actually stick with.

Choose one:
* Walk after one meal
* Cut liquid carbs (soda/juice/sweetened coffee drinks)
* Add protein at breakfast
Reply with what you’re choosing, and I’ll help you keep it realistic.

Need more info? Relieve your stress and grab my new book. Click the link below! https://www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book

01/09/2026

DIABETES—Now What? “The Real-World Guide.”

You’re not failing — you’re learning.

Diabetes isn’t a “pass/fail” test. It’s feedback.
If a meal, a snack, stress, or a weird day throws things off, it doesn’t mean you blew it. It means you found a clue about what your body does (and doesn’t) respond well to.

Keep the next step simple:

* Notice what happened
* Make one small adjustment
* Move on without beating yourself up

More information can be found in my new book, DIABETES—Now What? “The Real-World Guide.”:
https://www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book

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DIABETES—Now What? “The Real-World Guide”Food labels can feel confusing, so I keep it simple and check the same things i...
01/07/2026

DIABETES—Now What? “The Real-World Guide”

Food labels can feel confusing, so I keep it simple and check the same things in the same order every time.

My simple order:

1. Total carbs
2. Total Fiber
3. Total Sugars
4. Ingredients
5. Serving Size
6. Total Calories

This takes the guesswork out of shopping and helps you make better choices faster—without getting overwhelmed by all the extra numbers.

Book info: DIABETES—Now What? “The Real-World Guide”
https://www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book

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01/06/2026

DIABETES—Now What? — “The Real World Guide”

Most people think they need a “big workout” to make a difference in your glucose numbers.

You don’t.

If you’ve been sitting a while, or you just ate, a short walk can be one of the easiest ways to support better glucose trends and overall health. Keep it simple, keep it doable, and let consistency do the heavy lifting.

If you try this today, comment “WALK” and let me know when you did it (after a meal, mid-day, or evening).

Book info: DIABETES—Now What? — “The Real World Guide”
www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book

Free consult (first-time clients only):
https://calendly.com/diabetespluswithdave/free-consultation

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DIABETES—Now What?Who is this book for?You don’t have to have diabetes to get value from this book.DIABETES—Now What? Th...
01/05/2026

DIABETES—Now What?
Who is this book for?
You don’t have to have diabetes to get value from this book.

DIABETES—Now What? The Real-World Guide is for:
• Anyone living with Type 1, Type 2, or prediabetes
• Family members who want to support someone they care about
• Friends who want to understand diabetes in plain English
• Anyone who simply wants better health habits (food choices, movement, routines, and consistency)

It’s practical, real-life guidance focused on what actually helps day-to-day.

Get the book here: https://www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book

If you want personal help applying this to your routine, book a free consult: https://calendly.com/diabetespluswithdave/free-consultation

If someone you love has DIABETES, support matters.The best help is practical help:    • Walk with them (even 10 minutes ...
01/02/2026

If someone you love has DIABETES, support matters.

The best help is practical help:
• Walk with them (even 10 minutes counts)
• Keep healthier groceries around so the “easy choice” is the better choice
• Encourage consistency, not perfection

Most people don’t need more pressure. They need a simple plan and steady support.

Want a clear, real-world guide that makes diabetes easier to understand (for both diabetics and supporters)?

Get my new book, DIABETES—Now What?, on Amazon here:
https://www.diabetespluswithdave.com/diabetes-book
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