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Valentine\u2019s Day is upon us, and if you\u2019re looking for the perfect gift for that PWD in your life, we have some ideas.\u00a0 A thoughtful gift goes a long way this time of year, and the point is to show someone that they\u2019re loved, not necessarily that they\u2019re \u201cdiabetic.\u201d\u00a0 These are just suggestions with a diabetes twist, letting your loved one know that you love them entirely, from head to toe, including that busted pancreas in between.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Does your Valentine have a sweet tooth?\u00a0 We have some delicious options in our A Sweet Life database that are decadent without the blood sugar destruction powers.\u00a0 Bake up some brownie batter truffles<\/a>, or our turtle brownie bites<\/a>, or don\u2019t bake these no-bake chocolate brownie energy bars<\/a> as a gift. \u00a0Check them all out!<\/p>\n

Jewelry is always a good go-to gift for any Valentine, but you can add a special spin by adding the gift of protection for your PWD.\u00a0 A medical alert bracelet or necklace is a beautiful gift for your loved one and also helps them stay safe in case of an emergency.\u00a0 The folks at StickyJ Medical<\/a> and Lauren\u2019s Hope<\/a> have designs for men, women, and children that say, \u201cI love you\u201d while simultaneously saying, \u201cAnd I want to help protect you.\u201d<\/p>\n

And if your loved one already has medical alert jewelry, you can go one step further with a diabetes-themed piece of jewelry.\u00a0 Like this glucose molecule necklace<\/a> \u2013 a great way to keep glucose on you at all times!\u00a0 (But please make sure you include a jar of Glucolift<\/a> or other glucose tabs, so they\u2019ll have a glucose source they can actually eat.)\u00a0 You can also purchase an anatomically correct, sterling silver pancreas pendant<\/a>, if that\u2019s your thing, or a pancreas lapel pin<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Internet\u2019s t-shirt game is strong when it comes to diabetes themed shirts, and on Valentine\u2019s Day, these fashion statements could be the perfect gift.\u00a0 There\u2019s a shirt for pancreas-eating zombies<\/a>, or maybe a T-Rex ate your pancreas<\/a>, or perhaps your pancreas chose the dark side<\/a>?\u00a0 Whatever your preference, there\u2019s a shirt for that.<\/p>\n

Mugs are always popular gifts for your eco-conscious, caffeine swigging Valentine.\u00a0 There are mugs for full time blood sugar ninjas<\/a>, carb-counters<\/a>, and those who keep calm and diabetes on<\/a>.\u00a0 Double down with some of your loved one\u2019s favorite teas or coffees and you have a gift fit for your favorite friend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Since people with diabetes are always reading their glucose meter or their insulin pump screen, it might be nice to take a break from all those numbers and focus on some words.\u00a0 Empowering, inspiring words make for a great gift, and we have a long list of books perfect for the person with diabetes in your life.\u00a0 Check out our low-carb book list<\/a>, or this list from SixUntilMe<\/a>, and you\u2019ll have a library of inspirational choices at your fingertips.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still at a loss for how to show your love, you can make a beautiful and immeasurably powerful statement by support the Spare a Rose campaign<\/a>.\u00a0 Spare a Rose is about making a small donation to the International Diabetes Federation\u2019s Life for a Child program, which provides life-saving insulin and diabetes resources for children in developing countries.\u00a0 The idea is to send 11 roses and spare one rose \u2013 valued at $5 USD \u2013 as a donation to Life for a Child<\/a>.\u00a0 Nothing says \u201cI love you\u201d like saving a life, and this Valentine\u2019s Day, you can make a difference that far outlasts the holiday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Happy Valentine\u2019s Day to you and yours!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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