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\u2018Tis the season! It may be a strange holiday in 2020, with fewer friends and family than usual, but presents are still much appreciated, whether you have diabetes or not. Here are our top ideas for the person with diabetes in your life (or yourself)\u2014whether silly or serious, inexpensive or exorbitant.<\/p>\n

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Bacon of the Month Club<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Zingermans<\/p>\n

The nationally famous Zingerman\u2019s deli of Ann Arbor, Michigan is just one of the many sources sending out bacon on the regular. Each month brings 12-16 ounces of artisan bacon from some of the country\u2019s most hallowed baconmasters.<\/p>\n

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Silly Diabetes T-Shirts<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Silly<\/p>\n

You might be amazed to see how many goofy diabetes t-shirts there are out there. Redbubble has about a million of them. Enjoy your choice of multiple Wilford Brimley tributes, Rosie the Riveter (wearing a Dexcom), the \u201cDead Pancreas Society\u201d and so on.<\/p>\n

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Really Expensive Dark Chocolate<\/a><\/p>\n

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Nothing says Christmas like wildly overpriced chocolate. Bar & Cocoa has an unbelievable selection of fancy craft chocolates, all with tasting notes and origin stories, and features an easy search feature that allows you to find the perfect cacao percentage.<\/p>\n

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Tonal Smart Home Gym<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Tonal<\/p>\n

This extraordinaryat-home gym system is the Peloton of weight training. Okay, it\u2019s nearly $3,000, but people are raving about the package. PC Mag said \u201cit\u2019s like having a weight room\u2019s worth of equipment\u2014and a virtual personal trainer\u2014all in one sleek, streamlined machine that\u2019s mounted to your wall.\u201d There\u2019s no better exercise for people with diabetes than weight training, and no easier way than from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Segal\u2019s Diabetic Socks<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Dr.<\/p>\n

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Diabetic socks aren\u2019t supposed to be snazzy, but Dr. Segal\u2019s offers socks that are both stylish and cozy for people with neuropathy, or anyone else concerned about food health.<\/p>\n

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Air Fryer<\/a><\/p>\n

The air fryer was last year\u2019s \u201cit\u201d gadget \u2013 this year there\u2019s more choice, and more deals, than ever before. Good food good and crispy at home without the mess and fuss of deep-frying; air fryers are great for searing and roasting too.<\/p>\n

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Myabetic Diabetes Bags<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Myabetic<\/p>\n

Tired of lugging your pens, testing strips, and other diabetes equipment in an ugly bag? Myabetic makes super attractive bags, wallets and pouches to carry your gear in style.<\/p>\n

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Withings Smart Watches and Activity Trackers<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Withings<\/p>\n

I reviewed<\/a> some of the Withings equipment last year. Withings makes sport and activity trackers that actually look good<\/em>, and their robust app is just perfect for biohackers and anyone else getting serious about their health.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Bernstein\u2019s Diabetes Solution<\/a><\/p>\n

\nPretty much the bible of diabetes care, this doorstopper is required reading for anyone ready to take their diabetes management\u2014Type 1 or Type 2\u2014to the next level. No book has influenced the ASweetLife philosophy more. Haven\u2019t taken the splurge yet? Go for it!<\/p>\n

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Diabetes Bracelets<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Diabetes<\/p>\n

Etsy is the place for diabetes bracelets that don\u2019t look like something they might issue you at the hospital door. Be extra safe, and look good doing it.<\/p>\n

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Magic Spoon Cereal<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Magic<\/p>\n

When Magic Spoon burst onto the scene with its keto cereals\u2014which look and taste like Froot Loops and other popular brands!\u2014they couldn\u2019t keep up with the demand. Looks like they\u2019re back in stock for last-minute Christmas shopping. I\u2019m not sure how they do it, but people go nuts for this cereal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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