Holiday Gifts To Make Your Diabestie Smile

Looking for a diabetes-friendly gift for yourself or a loved one this holiday season? Maybe something to say “wouldn’t want to ride this rollercoaster with anyone else” to the diabestie who helped you through a year of highs and lows? Here are our top picks from 2025 to help you find a thoughtful surprise or a “treat yourself” moment! Whether you or your loved one live with type 1 diabetes, LADA (type 1.5 diabetes), type 2 diabetes or a more rare type, these can make life with diabetes easier—and a little more fun!

Glow Gummies

Glow Glucose Gummies became a popular new way to treat low blood sugar in 2025. 

You can try their primary flavors—Berry, Strawberry and Orange—any time of year. They also have limited-edition collaborative flavors, including Tandem’s Blue Raspberry and Omnipod’s Mango.

You can save money on Glow Gummies when you buy them in a bundle package. The holidays are as good a time as any to restock low blood sugar supplies!

One2One Diabetes Travel Bags

One2One Diabetes has special travel bags you can use to make getaways with diabetes easier and more stylish. 

They come in different shapes, colors and styles to hold diabetes supplies and medications. Whether you’re going on a long trip with your diabestie or need a weekend bag for your T1D kiddo, you’ll find something that fits your vibe. 

You can also find fun diabetes pins, sweatshirts and hats to go with your One2One Diabetes gear via their website.

Children’s Books About Type 1 Diabetes

There are many children’s books that explain what it’s like to live with T1D. 

Some titles are “Rosie Becomes a Warrior”, “Year One with Type One”, “Ain’t Gonna Hide My T1D” and “Teddy Talks: A Pawsitive Story About Type 1 Diabetes”—chances are, there’s a children’s story your kiddo with diabetes can relate to!

There are many children’s books about T1D for different ages and interests, helping kiddos understand and feel confident about managing diabetes.

Books for Adults with Type 1 Diabetes

There are also many books for adults with T1D. 

Some popular titles are “Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It”, “Think Like a Pancreas” and “Bright Spots & Landmines.” 

Books for adults with T1D cover a variety of topics and come from different voices and viewpoints to meet you where you’re at in your diabetes journey.

Not Just a Patch CGM Adhesives

Not Just a Patch showed up with some fun and funky-shaped continuous glucose monitor (CGM) adhesives in 2025, approved for use in the U.S. and E.U. 

Whether you wear a Freestyle Libre, Dexcom or Medtronic CGM, you’ll find patches that can secure your device colorfully. 

You’ll also find Omnipod insulin pump patches, insulin coolers and diabetes socks from this brand via their website.

Diabuddies from Type One Together

Type One Together offers a variety of plushy “Diabuddies” that especially resonate with kids with type 1 diabetes. 

On the organization’s website, you’ll find reindeer, unicorns, dinosaurs and a variety of other animals “living with T1D.” All with the charm of a homemade gift! Each Diabuddy is handmade and comes with two sewn-on device patches that you get to choose.

T1D Barbie

T1D Barbie made big news in 2025! 

Whether you have an adult collector in your life or a little one who’s dying to get their hands on a Barbie that looks like them, this gift is a heart-touching addition to many homes.

While they were hard to find for a while, you can find where they are in stock on Mattel’s website.

Unique Etsy Finds

There are a variety of Etsy shops with t-shirts, sweatshirts, insulin vial charms, phone stickers and more that can uniquely fit your loved one with diabetes. 

Plus, you’ll be supporting a small business when you shop, which is always a tremendous gesture! Just search “type 1 diabetes” or “diabetes” on Etsy and start favoriting what speaks to you. 

Whether your loved one with diabetes wants to sport a t-shirt that says “I Run on Insulin & Diet Coke,” wear a “12 Days of Diabetes” countdown sweater, keep an (unscented) insulin car charm in their vehicle or slap a sticker on their phone or laptop, you’re bound to find something that says “they get me.”

Swoon Beverages

Diet Coke isn’t the only sugar-free drink to make waves in the diabetes community in 2025 (although a case wrapped in holiday paper is never a miss!). Swoon is another popular sugar-free beverage company, designed by two women who understand T1D. Co-founder Jen lives with T1D and created Swoon so she could enjoy “the sweetness in life without sacrificing flavor.” 

Rylee Arnold, a Dancing with the Stars pro who’s living with T1D, frequently shared about them throughout the year, saying she couldn’t believe how good it tasted in various social posts. If you love pink lemonade, peach iced tea, half and half or ginger lemonade flavors, they’re worth checking out.

If you can’t find a flavor you like from them, Zevia is another good option! Their limited edition flavor, Salted Caramel, is especially popular during the holiday season.

Diabetes Gifts Aren’t for Everyone

Enjoy the holidays and remember: not all people with diabetes appreciate or enjoy diabetes-related gifts. If you’re unsure if what category your loved one falls into, just ask! They’ll be grateful to you for starting the conversation and being thoughtful.