T1D GIFT GUIDE! (Anna’s Picks)

Diabetes involves SO.MUCH.STUFF. It’s like a baby…extra snacks, supplies, an entire bag dedicated to diabetes. INSANITY! What if we treated ourselves, and our loved ones to something that may make life just a liiiiiittle easier, and a bit more fun. Check out some of my “go to” items that have helped me over the years.

1. Glucose tabs and jelly beans/skittles.

2. Medical Alert ID from Lauren’s Hope. 

3. A Frio Pack to keep insulin/supplies safe. These are great for traveling. 

4. Device covers/accessories (Expressionmed tape/SugarMedical). 

5. TypeOneTogether products - T1D coloring books, stickers, bracelets, together tee and more!

6. Fun new Diabetes Bag from Myabetic. 

7. Do a “Build A Bear” create a fun stuffed animal who “has diabetes too” as a great experience/activity.

8. A food scale. This one is my fav!

9. Books! Here are a few of my go tos. (most written by T1Ds or parents)!

   For Parents:

   • Think Like Pancreas, World’s Worst Diabetes Mom, SixUntilMe, SugarSurfing, Bright Spots and Landmines.

   For Kids:

   • Shia Learns, Rosie Becomes a Warrior, What’s it like to have type 1 diabetes

     Last but not least! THE Gift of a mental health session with Anna at Finding Smiles Coaching.