subject: Gifts For Your Diabetic Mom [print this page] Christmas is a few days away and many are scrambling for gifts for their beloved mums. While many would opt for chocolates or candies or a big dinner out, if your mother is a diabetic then giving them these would only exacerbate their condition. Take time out and think of what your mother can use given her condition. Remember, it has to be special as your mother is truly special.
Diabetes is the metabolic condition where the body is unable either unable to produce the hormone insulin naturally or the insulin produced is rejected by the body, called Type 1 diabetes or the body's production of the hormone is inadequate to cope with the body's needs, called Type 2. The hormone insulin assists the body in the use of the fuel called blood glucose. Glucose is used for cellular functioning and regeneration. Without insulin, the body is unable to use the glucose leading to cellular deterioration and death. This in turn leads to organ malfunction and even failure.
So going back, if your mother suffers from this condition, what gift can you give her to help her manage this disease? Here are some suggestions to make your mom smile on her special day.
a) A day at the spa. Giving your beloved mother a day off at the spa can help her soothe her nerves as well as rejuvenate her. By relieving her of her stresses, you can help one of the major causes for blood pressure spikes and affect her diabetic condition. Aside from that, pampering her after all the years of pampering you would put a great smile on her face.
b) Running shoes. Making her active would help in managing her blood sugar levels. Convincing her to exercise either through aerobics or walking to make her juices flow would help keep her blood sugar low and make her healthy in the long run, so to speak.
c) Finding her favorite movies. Take her to the movies without leaving home. Find a box set of her favorite movies and spend a movie marathon night with your first love, your mother. To make it a true date night, cook her a diabetic meal and have diabetic snacks as you see your mom enjoy the classics and her favorite celebrities.
d) Personalized Diabetes Kit. You can do this by upgrading her current glucose meter and other implements. Get her the glucose reader with all the bells and whistles. Also, fill out her year's supply for strips and lancets. It can also help to provide funds for her diabetes medication which you can put in a savings account for her use.
As can be seen, there are more options as gifts for your diabetic mother. With a little imagination and a little ingenuity, you can give your mother a great Christmas gift. Wean yourself away from off the counter chocolates and candies for your mother and make this day truly special to show your love and affection for your one and only mother.
