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The five presents to get someone with diabetes blog post...

tim2000s

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Its just you being grumpy I wouldn't mind getting dark chocolate, a nice bottle or high quality shoes (Jimmy Choo would do )
 
Nope it made me grumpy, too.a bit too much stereotypical for my liking.
I have other conditions too, so perhaps a list for someone with eczema? How about some non-biological washing powder, a pair of scratch mits, a nice big tub of zinc and castor oil cream.

Or for my arthritis, a walking stick, a zimmer frame, perhaps.

I would be happy with shoes for a present, but could I rely on someone else to choose the right ones without me having tried them on?

Oh, and could someone please explain the image in the 'sporting gesture'.in the link? That bloke looks like he is making a gesture alright.
 
Strangely enough, we are people first, and being diabetic doesn't mean that we have no interests and hobbies, and I would have expected even a diabetic journalist to be aware of this. I would hope (and expect!) that all our non-diabetic friends and relatives know us well enough to be aware of these interests, hobbies, likes and dislikes and are capable of buying us something a little more personal and appropriate for a present. But I think @Pipp has put it better than I have, and I'm more than happy to join @tim200s's Grumpy Diabetic Christmas Present Club....

Robbity
 
Ah yes, a pedometer, just what I've always wanted. It will come in very useful for counting how many steps it takes for me to catch the person who gave it to me, and whack them over the head with it
 
ladybird64 said:
Ah yes, a pedometer, just what I've always wanted. It will come in very useful for counting how many steps it takes for me to catch the person who gave it to me, and whack them over the head with it
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Yes I'd love the pedometer too. I could count the number of steps less I'm doing every day as my neuropathy progresses. ......
 
Thanks for brightening up my Monday morning, so condescendingly funny lol

Love books, perfume, candles, 4 ( not fork handles lol) DVD of the older brit comedy shows...................
 
I would really struggle to show enthusiasm if I received any of those. Where are my computer bits; they are also good for my glucose levels as I don't eat them!
 
Unsure what this thread is about but having read the top post maybe I am better off not reading it ...laughs
 
Basically it says give someone suffering from D something related to their D for xmas because they must have no other interests in their lives. Well that is what I read from it.
 
Article isn't loading at the moment.

However, I am sure the series could be usefully expanded with an article on 5 things to buy for someone with ginger hair.

Update - it has now loaded. It does make for a patronising read.
At least he didn't recommend a set of scales to help with weight management although buying exercise kit could be considered "lifestyle intrusive".
Still, if someone would like to buy me a new bike......
 
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You could expand it to "5 things to buy an agoraphobic for Christmas" or "five things to buy someone with hypertension for Christmas ".

I'm not sure that specific presents for someone with diabetes that basically say "You must spend all your time thinking about diabetes" is really that clever, even coming from a diabetes based website!

It feels like the same type of condescending claptrap we often see from GPs!
 
Feet pampering stuff bring it on...no I do not think that it is condescending rather have something suitable than something that's not. If I received any of those I would not even think of it as being specifically a diabetic present
 
ewelina said:
Its just you being grumpy I wouldn't mind getting dark chocolate, a nice bottle or high quality shoes (Jimmy Choo would do )
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This. (Although I'm more of an Allen Edmonds kind of guy).

I read the article several times and tried really hard to become offended, but it just wouldn't happen. Now, I wouldn't say it was the most riveting and insightful piece I've ever read, but it wasn't meant to be (it's about buying Christmas presents).

Over the last 15 years, I've posted on about 100 different Internet forums. Everything from fountain pens, to custom cars/trucks, to watches, sports, and health.

I have NEVER seen an Internet forum that puts forth this much effort and dedication to its members. Consequently, I'm a bit more forgiving when I read articles like this one because I know how hard they're trying and I know that the last thing they want to do is offend/upset us.

Give them a little slack is all I'm saying. They're trying a heck of a lot harder than most I promise.
 
Poor old journalist - they get handed "filler" assignments at this time of year. It's "how do we write yet another article on Christmas gifts" I'm sure if we searched there would be an article on Best 5 gifts for knackered journalists
 
ladybird64 said:
Ah yes, a pedometer, just what I've always wanted. It will come in very useful for counting how many steps it takes for me to catch the person who gave it to me, and whack them over the head with it
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Lol
 
I honestly don't think people would go that far with gifts for other medical problems I think diabetes is seen as a bit different because it is about the only condition where sugar foods are bad for us and boxes of chocolates and tins of biscuits are traditional Christmas presents I would be very happy to receive a voucher for shoes I really want to get some Skechers and foot pampering stuff would be lovely to also I am sure there are those who would be very happy with a gym membership or a blender to make green smoothies and as for the non alcohol drink that would be good for everyone not just diabetics so no I don't see them as specific diabetic gifts so not condescending
 
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