Help me with gift ideas for neighbor with diabetes...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I usually give cookies to neighbors, but our older neighbor next door was just diagnosed with diabetes, so I don't want to give sweet treats. Any suggestions for a holiday gift? It doesn't have to be edible, but that is what comes to mind. Thanks!

Blankets or comfy pillows

For a neighbor??

How about some nuts?

[Anonymous]

Does the neighbor live alone? If the neighbor has a spouse/adult child/someone else you know -- I frankly would ask first. Nuts are a great idea BUT if someone has diverticulitis or other conditions, nuts might be out (unrelated to the diabetes). Sugar free candy is fine if you know the person likes candy, but for instance, my type 1 diabetic MIL did not really like chocolates, or hard candies, sugar-free or otherwise. Especially as the diagnosis is recent, it would be super thoughtful to reach out and ask someone who might know. If you can't, yeah, I'd go with a small assortment of nuts.

OP, you are really nice to consider how to adjust your holiday tradition for your neighbor's diabetes. As someone who had a diabetic MIL for decades and a diabetic aunt-by-marriage too -- it's always appreciated by both that person and by their family when folks remember that diabetics have restrictions. Happy holidays to you, OP!

[Anonymous]

Instead of a poinsettia you could do a Christmas cactus - they are called Christmas cactus because that is when they bloom, not because they are associated with Christmas. Pretty and and hard to kill!

[Anonymous]

cheeses? sausages? Like one of the Hickory Farms gift thingies?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is a Poinsettia associated with Christmas? Or is it fine for someone who doesn't celebrate Christmas?

Give her paperwhites or an amarylis. They are also fun to watch grow and bloom.

[Anonymous]

A candle?