VOICE OF THE DIABETIC


The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind
A Support and Information Network
Volume 13, Number 4, Fall Edition 1998


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 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 1998 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 236,610, 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 Road
Baltimore, MD, 21212
Phone:� (410) 296-7760
Fax:� (410) 296-7645
or find us on the Web at: http://www.nfb.org/voice.htm

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ELVIND FROST: KIDNEY TRANSPLANT PIONEER
by Ed Bryant

ORGAN DONORS

NEW TALKING BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR AND INSULIN IDENTIFIER
by Ed Bryant

EXERCISING SAFELY WITH DIABETES
by Meg Thompson

AN OVERVIEW OF HERBAL MEDICINES AND ADVERSE EVENTS

NEW HELP FOR SLEEPING LEGS: SENSING DEVICE LETS DIABETICS 'FEEL' THEIR FEET AGAIN
by Don McLeod

INHALED INSULIN
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.

ASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD

OBESITY AND DIABETES: NO QUICK FIX
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.

BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn Helton

NEW DIABETES EDUCATION INITIATIVE

THE COURTESY RULES OF BLINDNESS

RECIPE CORNER

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

COOKING WITH SUZI
by Suzi Castle

DIABETES ACTION NETWORK ELECTS NEW BOARD

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

NFB RESOLUTION CALLS FOR BETTER TEST STRIPS


Posted November 13 , 1998