The ultimate holiday gift guide for people with diabetes
Still searching for the right gift to give your friends and family on the “nice” list this year? Look no further. We’ve rounded up some of this year’s best diabetes-friendly stocking stuffers. Start spreading the holiday cheer with these fun and practical presents, all of which cost less than $35. (Or, sneak them onto your wish list. After all, you’ve been good this year, too.)
Pedometer – Studies have shown that taking 10,000 steps each day can help promote weight loss and lower blood sugar levels. A step-counting pedometer helps meeting that goal a little easier.
Diabetes organizer bag – Who says staying organized has to be drab and boring? Your friends can say goodbye to misplaced lancets and MIA glucose meters with a chic and sophisticated organizer. Stick Me Designs offers sparkly clutches for women, while Adorn Designs features cool canvas pouches for a more masculine look.
Hand and foot cream – Keeping feet protected and dry goes a long way toward good diabetes foot health. But adding a rich, soothing lotion into the regimen can help make your toes smooth, soft, and well-nourished. Check out some of these pharmacist-recommended creams from Eucerin.
Food diary – A recent study from the National Institutes of Health showed that keeping a regular food diary can double a person’s weight loss efforts. Get your loved ones started with a pretty journal or stationery set.
Nutrition reference book – It’s no secret: Counting carbs can be a pain. This pocket-sized book from CalorieKing features the calorie, fat, and carbohydrate counts for hundreds of common foods. The organized index in the back of the book makes searching a breeze.
Healthy food of the month club – Eating better gets a little easier when good-for-you treats get delivered right to your door. For just $33 a box, Healthy Surprise will send your loved one a package teeming with all-natural, vegan, gluten-, and soy-free goodies. Past boxed have included spiced kale chips, sunflower seeds, and organic fruit leather.
Charitable donation – Wondering what to give the friend who has everything? Try a donation to a cause that helps fight diabetes. JDRF, the American Diabetes Association, and the International Diabetes Federation will accept donations in your loved one’s name.
My Diabetes Home membership – Give the gift of good health for the New Year. Help your loved ones start 2015 off on the right track with a premium My Diabetes Home membership. Features include an online blood sugar log with high and low sugar alerts, a medication reminder app, and a printable report to bring to the doctor’s office.
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