A Christmas coloring book escape for diabetics.

Coloring books offer a simple yet meaningful way for persons with diabetes to learn how to cope with mental health stress.

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Managing diabetes is not easy and often comes with emotional challenges that can have an negative effect on blood sugar levels.

1. Coloring pages promote relaxation by helping people redirect their thoughts of health worries and concerns to the present moment.
2. Sharing a coloring book can be fun to connect with a friend. When sharing, choose a book with many designs so a person can pick patterns that are appealing to both. Take turns coloring or work on the same page together so that this shared activity can provide mutual satisfaction. Sharing a coloring book can encourage a long-lasting friendship with common interests.
3. Gifting a coloring book is a unique way to show your care for an adult or child with diabetes. It is one of the best presents for anyone of any age to enjoy.
4. If interested, please check out my “Diabetes at Christmas “coloring book: https://a.co/d/0pehJDI -that is educational with a touch of Christmas!
5. Coloring books are an affordable and valuable hobby to have on hand and are easy to grab on the go, keeping one busy during…