About the Author, Chad Graue
Type 2 diabetes has been part of my family’s story for as long as I can remember.
Years ago, I decided I wanted my story to end differently.
That decision led me down a path of learning, experimenting, failing, improving, and paying closer attention to my health than I ever had before.
Prediabetes Playbook is where I share what I’m learning—and, in many ways, hold myself accountable to the same habits and principles I write about.
I realized something years ago that changed how I think about health.
Most chronic disease doesn’t appear overnight. It develops quietly over decades.
By the time many men are told they have prediabetes—or worse, type 2 diabetes—they’ve often been insulin resistant for years.
I don’t want to wait for that conversation.
So I decided to become a student of my own health.
Type 2 diabetes has been part of my family’s story for as long as I can remember.
Years ago, I decided I wanted my story to end differently.
That decision led me down a path of learning, experimenting, failing, improving, and paying closer attention to my health than I ever had before.
Prediabetes Playbook is where I share what I’m learning with other men—and, in many ways, hold myself accountable to the same habits and principles I write about.
Over the past several years I’ve done fingerstick glucose testing at home, worn a continuous glucose monitor on and off, tracked my labs, measured my waist circumference most weeks, experimented with nutrition, prioritized walking, been modestly active in strength training, focused on sleep and stress management, and paid attention to the small habits that move the needle over time.
Not because I enjoy tracking everything.
Because I’d rather make small course corrections today than major ones ten years from now.
That’s what this publication is about.
Each month I will publish Prediabetes Playbook, a deep dive into one topic related to metabolic health. My goal isn’t to overwhelm you with research. It’s to help you understand one important idea well enough to make better decisions.
I'll also plan on sharing a collection of books, recipes, products, experiments, conversations, and ideas that made my month a little healthier—or simply more enjoyable.
Health matters.
So does living.
I don’t believe you need to spend your life chasing perfect biomarkers or turning every meal into a science experiment.
I want to stay healthy enough to challenge myself physically, enjoy long walks with my wife and dog, cook great food, travel into my eighties with independence, spend time being active with our adult children, and someday their families.
Professionally, I’ve spent years helping businesses communicate clearly through email and content. I’ve learned that trust isn’t built by saying more—it’s built by consistently saying things that are useful.
That’s the same philosophy you’ll find here.
No fear tactics.
No miracle supplements.
No wellness jargon.
No guilt.
Just practical ideas, honest observations, and the occasional reminder that small decisions, repeated consistently, often matter more than dramatic ones.
If you’re someone who’s watched diabetes, heart disease, or metabolic disease affect people you love, you’re in the right place.
We’re not trying to become perfect.
We’re trying to stack the odds in our favor.
I’m glad you’re here.
— Chad
I realized something years ago that changed how I think about health.
Most chronic disease doesn’t appear overnight. It develops quietly over decades.
By the time many men are told they have prediabetes—or worse, type 2 diabetes—they’ve often been insulin resistant for years.
I don’t want to wait for that conversation.
So I decided to become a student of my own health.Over the past several years I’ve done fingerstick glucose testing at home, worn a continuous glucose monitor on and off, tracked my labs, measured my waist circumference most weeks, experimented with nutrition, prioritized walking, been modestly active in strength training, focused on sleep and stress management, and paid attention to the small habits that move the needle over time.
Not because I enjoy tracking everything.
Because I’d rather make small course corrections today than major ones ten years from now.
That’s what this publication is about.
Each month I will publish Prediabetes Playbook, a deep dive into one topic related to metabolic health. My goal isn’t to overwhelm you with research. It’s to help you understand one important idea well enough to make better decisions.
I'll also plan on sharing a collection of books, recipes, products, experiments, conversations, and ideas that made my month a little healthier—or simply more enjoyable.
Health matters.
So does living.
I don’t believe you need to spend your life chasing perfect biomarkers or turning every meal into a science experiment.
I want to stay healthy enough to challenge myself physically, enjoy long walks with my wife and dog, cook great food, travel into my eighties with independence, spend time being active with our adult children, and someday their families.
Professionally, I’ve spent years helping businesses communicate clearly through email and content. I’ve learned that trust isn’t built by saying more—it’s built by consistently saying things that are useful.
That’s the same philosophy you’ll find here.
No fear tactics.
No miracle supplements.
No wellness jargon.
No guilt.
Just practical ideas, honest observations, and the occasional reminder that small decisions, repeated consistently, often matter more than dramatic ones.
If you’re someone who’s watched diabetes, heart disease, or metabolic disease affect people you love, you’re in the right place.
We’re not trying to become perfect.
We’re trying to stack the odds in our favor.
I’m glad you’re here.
— Chad
Chad Graue is a former pharmacist and retention and loyalty marketer who writes Prediabetes Playbook, a monthly publication for people who want to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes through practical, sustainable lifestyle habits. He believes small decisions, repeated consistently, can change the trajectory of your health.
Chad Graue is a former pharmacist and retention and loyalty marketer who writes Prediabetes Playbook, a monthly publication for people who want to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes through practical, sustainable lifestyle habits. He believes small decisions, repeated consistently, can change the trajectory of your health.