VOICE OF THE DIABETIC

VOICE OF THE DIABETIC

The Diabetes Action Network of the
National Federation of the Blind
A Support and Information Network

Volume 14, Number 4, Fall Edition 1999

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VOICE OF THE DIABETIC, published quarterly, is the national magazine of the Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind. It is read by those interested in all aspects of blindness and diabetes. We show diabetics that they have options regardless of the ramifications they may have had. We have a positive philosophy and know that positive attitudes are contagious.

News items, change of address notices, and other magazine correspondence should be sent to: Ed Bryant, Editor, Voice of the Diabetic, 1412 I-70 Drive SW, Suite C, Columbia, Missouri 65203; Phone: (573) 875-8911; Fax: (573) 875-8902.

Find us on the World Wide Web at: http://www.nfb.org and follow the links for "diabetes."

Note: The information and advice contained in VOICE OF THE DIABETIC are for educational purposes, and are not intended to take the place of personal instruction provided by your physician, or by your health care team. Discuss any changes in your treatment with the appropriate health professionals.

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ADVERTISERS

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http://www.nfb.org/voice.htm

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VOICE OF THE DIABETIC is offered absolutely free to any interested person upon request. Readers may receive the publication in standard print, on audio cassette for the blind, or in both formats. To begin receiving the VOICE, please complete the subscription form (or a facsimile), found at the end, and mail it to the editorial office.

Please Note: We have a special bulk-mailing permit that we use to ship the VOICE to you at low cost--it does not allow for free re-mailing. The Post Office requires you place first class postage on any VOICE you mail to others.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

FLU SHOTS

AN INSPIRING EXAMPLE

DON'T FEEL GUILTY
by Ed Bryant

DOCTOR SUGGESTS NEW PRIORITIES COULD REDUCE DIABETIC BLINDNESS

TYPE 1 DIABETES PREVENTION TRIAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

THE "Y2K BUG" AND DIABETES
by Peter J. Nebergall, PhD

NEW DIALYSIS DRUG

GASTROPARESIS TEST UNDERWAY

NEW DRUG RESEARCH