VOICE OF THE DIABETIC

The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind
A Support and Information Network
Volume 12, No.4, Fall Edition 1997


The VOICE OF THE DIABETIC, published quarterly, is the national newsmagazine 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 65201; telephone: (573) 875-8911.

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

Copyright 1997 Diabetes Action Network, National Federation of the Blind. ISSN 1041-8490


Inside This Issue

Spotlight: Maureen Mould

The Importance Of Attitude

Diabetic Eye Disease
by Prema Abraham, MD

The Emotional Side

Islet Cell Transplants Hold Promise For Diabetics
by Neerajh Sankaran

Letters to the Editor

Some Guidelines For Restricting Potassium In The Renal Diet
by Betty Wedman, PhD, RD, LD

Ask The Doctor
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD

Diabetes Action Network Elects New Board

Review Of Oral Dibetes Medications
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.

Forty Years A Federationist
by Thomas Bickford

New Diabetes Diagnosis Recommendations
by Ed Bryant

"Cheating" On Your Diet
by Joan Stout

Recipe Corner

What Is Managed Health Care?
by Christine Tobin, MBA, RN, CDE

Keeping Your Feet

Diet Very Crucial For Diabetics
by Lisa Riddle

Tactile Insulin Vials: An Ongoing Saga
by Ed Bryant

"What You Always Wanted to Know But Didn't Know Where To Ask
(Resource Column)

Insulin Measurement Devices

Food for Thought

Volunteer For Study


Updated Novembert 19, 1997