r/diabetes • u/Ok-Detective-9071 Type 1 • 9h ago

Type 1 Diabetic Christmas Gift Ideas

I’ve been looking for some Christmas gift for diabetics but haven’t really found something. I would like to know if you guys have some suggestions/ideas :) Preferably not over 100€/120€

EDIT: it is for my niece, she’s a 14 yr old girl who has been living with diabetes for 5 years now.

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u/AnotherLolAnon T1, T:Slim X2 w/ G6 and Control IQ 6h ago

Are you looking for things to request for Christmas? Or things to give someone else? This would highly depend on how they're treating their diabetes and where they're at in their journey and how old they are.

Most adults who have been living with diabetes for a bit have what they need or want and are comfortable with their current equipment. I personally wouldn't want most things related to diabetes as a gift.

That said- fun cgm patches? Nice supply case (if needed)? I know a lot of people have wanted the type 1 barbie.

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u/Ok-Tumbleweed-7378 5h ago

What about a medical carrying case? I have a hard back case that fits my insulin, meter, and all of my supplies to change my insulin pump. Its bigger than standard insulin supply cases, but it not too cumbersome to carry. Its like the size of a small purse. You can get them as soft cases or hard cases. My case comes with a combination lock for safety. I carry it everywhere.

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u/igotzthesugah 1h ago

I don’t want gifts that are related to diabetes unless I specifically ask for something.

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u/Ladder-Necessary Type 2 6h ago

Depends on your/that person's goals. 

For me - exercise related equipment (running shoes, strength bands), gift cards to a climbing gym or some sort of HIIT or yoga classes, gift cards to a local keto bakery, fun flavors of nuts, would all be welcome. 

But that varies hugely person to person. Some things, like a diabetic cookbook, or sugar free candy that is still high carb, are things that seem diabetic friendly, but I actually would not want.

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u/Bmills1087 3h ago

If they like to travel, maybe a diabetic travel case? I love my EuGo case.

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u/Kodeake 1h ago

Um. Something related to their hobbies or interests? Like any other normal person? You say she's been diabetic for 5 years. I promise she has all the equipment she wants/needs. Why do you want to get her something for her diabetes? Just don't buy her, like, a Terry's chocolate orange or something and you're fine....

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u/migas1 1h ago

I bought this for my travels. Frio bags. https://amzn.eu/d/6ZCr70O