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Buying a gift basket for someone with diabetes can be tricky.
This article will go over how to put together a gift basket for someone with diabetes.
You’ll also see examples of the best diabetes-friendly gift baskets that you’re free to buy ready-made.
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Other pre-packaged gift baskets meant for people with diabetes can be somber reminders of the condition.
These might include books about the disease or products that are clearly labeled “safe for diabetes.”
It’s not impossible to find diabetes-friendly foods and beverages that are fun, tasty, and not stigmatizing.
The trick is to think creatively about what you might be able to put into your diabetes-friendly gift basket.
Avoid kettle corn and other sweetened popcorn as they contain sugar or other sweeteners.
Fancy Fruit
Freshfruitcan be a colorful and healthy addition to a gift basket for someone with diabetes.
In fact, it’s usually good to include because fruit is rich in fiber and other important nutrients.
There are also some fruits to avoid if you’re making a diabetes-friendly fruit basket.
Tropical fruitspineapple, pomegranates, mangoes,bananas, and fresh figsare high in sugar, as aredried fruits.
Nuts
Nuts are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and low in carbohydrates.
In numerous studies, nuts have shown health benefits for all people.
If you’re putting together a gift basket for someone with diabetes, nuts can be a great anchor.
While they pack a healthful punch, nuts are also high in fat and calories.
Portion size is key to including them in any dieteven for people without a chronic disease such as diabetes.
One serving of nuts is about 1/4 cup or one small handful.
Portioning nuts into single serving sizes in decorative baggies can be a nice touch.
Nuts that need to be shelled, such aspistachios, require a little more work to enjoy.
Also, unsalted nuts are a healthier choice than salted versions.
A ready-made diabetes gift basket might not be right for every person with diabetes.
Ready-made diabetes gift baskets can be purchased online.
That said, don’t let diabetes diet needs limit your creativity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each person with diabetes has different dietary needs and preferences.
People with diabetes need to avoid added sugars, which most candy is full of.
Alcohol is often high in carbohydrates and sugar.
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