The Season of Giving

This holiday season consider doing something about diabetes by giving your time by volunteering at a local diabetes organization or making a donation to one of the many wonderful diabetes organizations in your area (don’t forget to check with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift for charitable donations – that way you can double your gift).

There are also some great books about diabetes that can help provide helpful information and motivate yourself or a loved one to improve blood glucose levels and overall diabetes management.

Some of our favorites include:

Your First Year with Diabetes	16 Myths of a "Diabetic Diet", 2nd Edition	Joslins Diabetes Deskbook
Staying Healthy with Diabetes -- Weight & Wellness	Mayo Clinic Essential Diabetes Book	Type 2 Diabetes: Your Healthy Living Guide, 4th Edition

Or you can check out the following web sites for more titles:

• The American Diabetes Association http://store.diabetes.org
• Joslin Diabetes Center https://store.joslin.org
• The Mayo Clinic http://bookstore.mayoclinic.com

In the holiday spirit of giving remember to give support to your friends and family members with diabetes and, if you have diabetes, give yourself the care and attention you deserve.

Happy Holidays!