The Diabetes Action Network of the National
Federation of the Blind
A Support and Information Network
Volume 15, Number 3, Summer Edition 2000
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: http://www.nfb.org and follow the links for "diabetes."
Copyright 2000 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.
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THE EVOLUTION OF INSULIN PUMPS
by Donna Blake
ASK THE DOCTOR
by Paul K. Overland, MD
REZULIN WITHDRAWN FROM THE MARKET
NEW TALKING MEDICINE IDENTIFIER
by Ed Bryant
NEW INSULIN RECEIVES FDA APPROVAL
I'VE GOTTEN ATTACHED TO MY INSULIN
PUMP
by Veronica Elsea
DEPRESSION AND DIABETES
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.
SOCIAL SECURITY, SSI, AND MEDICARE
FACTS FOR 2000
by James Gashel
MEDICARE WILL PAY FOR INSULIN PUMPS
ORAL DIABETES MEDICATIONS UPDATE
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.
COOKING WITH SUZI
by Suzi Castle
BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn Helton
TALKING BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEMS
by Ed Bryant
WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW BUT
DIDN'T KNOW WHERE TO ASK
(Resource Column)