Voice of the Diabetic

The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind
A Support and Information Network
Volume 18, Number 4, Fall Edition 2003



Voice of the Diabetic, published quarterly, is the national news 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: (www.nfb.org). Our direct Web address is (www.NFB.org/voice.htm).

Copyright (c) 2003 Diabetes Action Network, National Federation of the Blind.

ISSN 1041-8490

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.


ADVERTISERS

Effective advertising doesn't scream at its audience. It persuades. It sells. The key to cost-effective advertising is making your voice heard where an audience is already listening. Voice of the Diabetic, circulation 325,610, offers such an outlet. Make your voice heard. For Voice of the Diabetic advertising information contact:

Eileen Rivera Ley
National Advertising Sales Manager
804 Hatherleigh Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
Phone: (410) 296-7760
Fax: (410) 296-7645

or find us on the Web at: http://www.nfb.org/voice.htm

SUBSCRIPTION Information


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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.


INSIDE THIS ISSUE

NEW NONINVASIVE METER

SEVENTY YEARS WITH DIABETES: BILL STACEY REMEMBERS
by Bill Stacey

ASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, M.D.

TYPE 2 DIABETES AND CHILDREN
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.

AROUND ALONE: JOHN DENNIS SAILS WITH DIABETES
by Ed Bryant

HYPOGLYCEMIA: WHAT IT IS, AND HOW TO TREAT IT
by Ann S. Williams, MSN, RN, CDE

HELP WITH TRICARE BENEFITS: ADVICE FOR VETERANS
by Willie Lowe, Jr.

NEUROPATHY AND AMPUTATION

NEW SELF-ADJUSTING INSULIN PUMP

DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE ACCU-CHEK VOICEMATE TALKING BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR
by Ed Bryant

RESTORED BY TOUCH
by Sal Perlman

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND?

ISLET CELL TRANSPLANTATION UPDATE

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

THE DIABETIC STUDENT: COPING HINTS
by Maurice Mines

MEAL-PLANNING RESOURCES
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.

BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn Helton

RECIPE CORNER

DOES MINIMED CARE?

WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHERE TO ASK
(Resource Column)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

COMPLETE ISSUE


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Posted: October 28, 2003