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With Christmas just around the corner, it's highly likely that many of us will be spending the next 12 days frantically shopping around for last minute gifts for our friends and family.
When choosing a present for someone with diabetes, people often decide to pick something that is connected to that person's diabetes, such as diabetic food.
But such gifts are not usually may not go down so well most cases it's usually best to avoid buying anything diabetes related.
For tips on what to consider, check out our guide on gift ideas for people with diabetes
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One present which may send some strong hints to family and friends this Christmas is a Nintendo Wii Fit, which as well as being loads of fun has been shown to have anti-diabetic benefits.
A recent German study found that people with type 2 diabetes who play Wii Fit-based activity games for just 30 minutes a day can reduce their weight and improve control of their blood sugar levels.
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Some of us will be more than happy with our gifts this Christmas, while others may feel more than let down with yet another box of diabetic chocolate.
To find out what people rate as the worst and best diabetes-related Christmas pressies, visit the Diabetes Forum. |
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