The Newsy Neighbour Magazine
February Issue 112
Article Provided By: Vicki L Myhre of Jenericay Wellness & Footcare
Happy February and Happy Valentine’s Day! Larry
here. Boy oh boy, Roger and I sure enjoyed our colouring contest from last
month. We are excited to see some of you did, too. Great work done and we are
thrilled to announce the winners of free footcare sessions. OUR WINNERS ARE:
1) Cynthia Gavey
2) Vicki Penrod
3) Senga Swain
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
With Valentines day looming, we have been asked to give you some
ideas on what we think the best gifts for diabetics are. We put our big toes
together and this is a small list that we were able to come up with.
Edible gifts for diabetics
So what edible gifts can you safely
give your favourite diabetic? In general, try to think QUALITY, not quantity.
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NUTS are great. They contain no sugar
or starch, they are full of fibre, plus they satisfy that urge to have
something crunchy to snack on instead of potato chips. Good nuts tend to be
expensive, so they are a welcome treat.
·
There are some pretty tasty, low or
no-sugar chocolates that are certified as safe for diabetics available. Some of
these are pretty good.
·
Some no-sugar candies are quite yummy,
too. Do some research to see what's available. We know that Shoppers and Co-op
have them for sure, as well as a local Shhugar shop!
·
Sweet baked goods made specifically for
diabetics can be ok, although some are just plain ol’ yucky.
·
Many people who have their blood sugar
under control can indulge in the occasional sugary treat, in moderation. If
your favourite diabetic is in this position (ask first), get them a small,
exquisite quantity of the best you can afford, such as a tiny box of the best
handmade chocolate truffles or pralines available in your town, or one perfect
home-baked cookie. For the decadent diabetic, the top end expensive stuff will
bring much more joy in each precious mouthful.
·
While a big fruit basket is not a great
idea, small quantities of really great fruit would be much appreciated,
especially if it's something exotic and expensive.
·
'Safe' savoury foods include things
like sausage, cheeses, hams (try not to get the ones with sugar glaze) and beef
jerky (look for the ones without a lot of sweet marinade/sauce).
And of course, all diabetics love non-edible gifts!
Chocolates and sweets aren't the only Valentine's Day gifts. Flowers are nice
of course, and so is jewelry. Or how about a beautiful book, a lovely scarf, or
taking us away on a great vacation? So many options out there!
There you have it folks, plenty of ideas to make
the big day special for us diabetics. We hope your day is as special as ours is
going to be. We love to pamper each other on Valentine’s and every other day of
the year, too. Remember, its not just a day for sweeties; it’s a day to remind
others they are special.
Until next month,
Make your Footprints Count.
Larry and
Roger
Written by:
Vicki L Myhre CPOD (I) CMP PFRP
Jenericay Wellness and Footcare
Internationally Certified Podologist
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