VOICE OF THE DIABETIC
The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind
A Support and Information Network
Volume 14, Number 3, Summer Edition 1999
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.
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Copyright 1999 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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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
THE IRVING MUSHLIN STORY: 68 YEARS WITH DIABETES
THE GLUCOWATCH SYSTEM IS ALMOST HERE
THE FIVE "RIGHTS"
DIABETES AND EXERCISE
ASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY RESEARCH STUDY
GRAY PANCAKES AND THE GENTLEMAN'S
HAT
by Marc Maurer
INSULIN MEASUREMENT DEVICES
NEW DRUG MAY MAKE ISLET CELL TRANSPLANTS A REALITY
STUDY PROVES INTENSIVE FOOT CARE SAVES FEET
TIPS FOR THE NEWLY BLIND DIABETIC
NEW ORAL DIABETES MEDICATIONS: AN UPDATE
by Paul J. Nebergall, PhD
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO HEARS FROM MONTANA'S BLIND
COOKING WITH SUZI
by Suzi Castle
FUNGUS MAY HOLD KEY TO DIABETES PILL
by Denise Mann
WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHERE TO ASK
BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn Helton