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Gift Ideas
Choosing the right present for someone with diabetes

Are you stuck for ideas of what to give a family member or friend with diabetes? I had a good look around my Safeway store the other day and came up with some ideas I would like to share.

For either a man or woman, I would start with a customized basket. The floral department has beautiful live and artificial flowers and greenery. And don’t forget wrapping interesting ribbon around the handle or decorating the basket with seasonal ornaments like a snowman peeking out of a corner. Baskets are available in all sizes and shapes so be sure to use your imagination. Below are a few theme suggestions:

Baking Basket

• Cookbook for people with diabetes
• Baking utensils (who couldn’t use a new wooden spoon?)
• Oven mitts
• Matching pot holder and tea towel
• Cookie sheet, cake pans
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

Food Basket

• Selection of teas/coffee
• Light hot chocolate
• Tea biscuits (e.g. Dare’s Simple Pleasures)
• Kerr’s 'light' candies
• Dessert - made from a cookbook for people with diabetes

Bath Basket

• Scrubby or a new sponge
• Foot cream (check with the pharmacist for one suitable for someone with diabetes)
• Mild soaps
• Scented candles

Stocking Stuffers
Instead of gifts of chocolates or candy, try some of these.

• CDs/videos
• Gloves
• Painted bird house
• Picture frame
• Disposable camera
• Socks (not tube socks please)

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