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Diabetic Wishlist

Yes, this is kinda of strange and out of the blue but we have a child who was just diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Maybe you have someone on your Christmas list who is Diabetic and would like to get something to help them out. First let me start off by saying that Type 1 is totally not the same thing as Type 2. You cannot control your Type 1 Diabetes with food like non-insulin dependent Type 2 Diabetic’s can. The good thing is you can still eat your favorite foods no matter how many carbohydrates are in them. You just have to dose the correct amount of insulin for your ratio of carbs to insulin. Always be sure to check with your Endocrinologist or Dietitian or Diabetes Team Nurse if you have any questions on caring for your Diabetes.

Helpful Items for Home Care of Type 1 Diabetes

Measuring Cups or Snap Fit Measuring Spoons are very helpful for carb counting insulin dependent diabetics. The lower your carbs to insulin unit ratio the more precise you will want to be when you dose insulin to cover the carbs being eaten.

Extra batteries for Blood Glucose Meter- You do not want to run out of batteries for your blood glucose meter! Never ever ever! Swing in your local dollar store and see if they carry the “watch” batteries for your meter. I just picked up a 2 pack for $1.07! That made me happy that I didn’t have to order from Amazon the 20 pack I had my eye on, lol.

Socks are a great gift for anyone with diabetes. Just be sure to check if you can buy regular circulation socks or compression socks. Remember I am using my affiliate links which help support this blog and our family.

EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale– food scales are a must for the serious carb counter or someone with a very low carb to insulin ratio. I have my eye on this particular scale even though it seems to be larger then the small pocket scale I had bought for homeschool.

BD Alcohol Swabs are great to carry with your diabetic supplies to clean your insulin bottle and your injection site.

Helpful Items for On-the-Go Care of Type 1 Diabetes

Extra Blood Glucose Meter- having an extra meter comes in handy for anyone on the go. If you are a child that attends school or is in sports an extra meter packed in your backpack means you won’t forget it at home or school. For an adult that travels for work an extra meter means you can have peace of mind while traveling. Check out my Free Diabetes Resource post for some goodies and information.

Insulated Bag for insulin and syringes- keeping your insulin from getting too hot or too cold is critical. A nice insulated bag or re-purposed lunch bag are always a nice caring gift for a diabetic.

Collapsible Measuring Cups or Snap Fit Measuring Spoons are much more portable then full sized and make counting carbs a breeze.

Fun Things Just for Kids with Diabetes

I found lots of fun looking ID bracelets, books, and items on Amazon and just put them in a handy dandy Amazon widget for you to peruse!

Maybe you missed why Type 1 Diabetes is so important to our family. Eldest was diagnosed just before Christmas 2014. Read all about it in my 4 part post series here:

12/13/14 The ER, DKA, and Diabetes Diagnosis (Part 1)

12/13/14 The ER, DKA, and Diabetes Diagnosis (Part 2)

12/13/14 The ER, DKA, and Diabetes Diagnosis (Part 3)

12/13/14 The ER, DKA, and Diabetes Diagnosis (Part 4)

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You know me and how much I love to save money. I love freebies and now that Eldest has Type 1 Diabetes I will be watching for Diabetes resources like a hawk. (Sorry the story is going up AFTER this deal post BUT some of these free resources expire Dec 31, 2014 .) I will try to post quarterly or more often if I find deals that can be used by other’s. I have found a few that expire this month but will share them just in case someone can use them.

Diabetes Freebies:

Free Accu Chek Nano meter receive a free meter with coupon and prescription.

FREE ACCU-CHEK FastClix lancing device when you purchase 1 box of ACCU-CHEK FastClix lancets (102 ct.)

Free Prescriptions:

The Meijer pharmacy helps lower your health care costs with select free prescriptions with your doctor’s prescription, regardless of insurance or co-pay.

Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
Most pharmaceutical companies offer financial assistance programs to persons who have trouble affording their medications and supplies.
Each program has specific criteria that must be satisfied in order for an individual to be considered eligible for a financial assistance program.

NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit information resource dedicated to helping people locate assistance programs to help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs.

Helpful Resources:

American Diabetes Association-The ADA funds research, publishes scientific findings, and provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, healthcare professionals, and the public.

The Food and Nutrition Information Center – a leader in food and human nutrition information dissemination since 1971 – provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers.

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, regulatory influence, and a working plan to better treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D.

Kids Health– has a great area on their website all about Diabetes. Check out their Diabetes Center for more info.

National Diabetes Education Program-The NDEP is a federally-sponsored initiative to improve the treatment and outcomes for people with diabetes, to promote early diagnosis, and to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. The NDEP website includes diabetes information, and awareness campaigns.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease -The NIDDK conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health, including diabetes. This U.S. site includes an information dissemination service called the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)

Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)-The mission of TCOYD is to educate and motivate people with diabetes and their loved ones to take a more active role in their condition. The site also lists TCOYD educational classes.

Maybe you missed why Type 1 Diabetes is so important to our family. Eldest was diagnosed just before Christmas 2014. Read all about it in my 4 part post series here:

12/13/14 The ER, DKA, and Diabetes Diagnosis (Part 1)

12/13/14 The ER, DKA, and Diabetes Diagnosis (Part 2)

12/13/14 The ER, DKA, and Diabetes Diagnosis (Part 3)

12/13/14 The ER, DKA, and Diabetes Diagnosis (Part 4)