subject: Christmas Gifts For Your Diabetic Father [print this page] If your father is a diabetic, then you yourself are predisposed to develop the disease upon reaching his age. Most often, middle aged men develop Type 2 diabetes because of a long history of improper diet, excessive lifestyle and lack of exercise. While this is a problem, this should not hinder you in finding a good gift for father's day for your beloved dad.
Type 2 diabetes is the metabolic condition wherein the body is unable to properly metabolize the hormone insulin. The body's pancreas produces insulin and this hormone is important for the body's cells to utilize blood sugar for the cellular processes. Without insulin, the body cannot use blood sugar leaving cells without fuel. When this happens, cells die leading to organ malfunction or even failure in the long run. Another effect of excessive blood sugar in the blood is the thickening of the blood, making it unable to deliver much needed oxygen to veins, leading to more problems for the individual.
So what can you give your dad this Christmas day that can help manage his diabetes? Here are some gift suggestions that you can purchase to honor the person that is important in your life.
Exercise Stuff. Diabetics need to have some form of exercise to help their body metabolize the excess blood sugar in their body. You can buy a pair of running shoes for low impact walking or even a year's subscription to a health spa for your father. Making them see how important their health is through exercise can help make your dad feel special on this day.
Medical Bills. Managing diabetes is an expensive endeavor. You can make your dad feel special by helping foot the bill for medication. You can also spend time with him when he goes for his check up and be formally apprised as to his condition. From here, you can find ways to make his condition manageable and comfortable.
Cooking a Diabetic Meal. While many think this is lame, the important thing here is not the meal itself, but the process of preparing the meal for a loved one. It's your way of giving back to your loved one on this special day.
As you can see, celebrating Christmas would not be dampened just because of diabetes. What is important is the love shared for that special day and the gift to help manage this condition would surely make your dad's day and the days ahead better and sweeter.
