VOICE OF THE DIABETIC

A Support and Information Network
The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind
June 13, Number 3, Summer Edition 1998


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 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.


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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.


INSIDE THIS ISSUE

A LIFETIME OF GOOD DIABETES CONTROL
by Ed Bryant

ASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD

DIABETES, STUDENTS, AND LOW BLOOD SUGARS

NEW OBESITY STUDY

STATE DIABETES PROGRAMS

"ALTERNATIVE" MEDICINE
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.

A FISH STORY
by Beth Finke

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

INSULIN TYPES: A REVIEW

UPDATE: NONINVASIVE GLUCOSE MONITORING

NEW IMPOTENCE MEDICATION

THE PITFALLS OF POLITICAL CORRECTNESS: EUPHEMISMS EXCORIATED
by Kenneth Jernigan

NEW MEDICARE PREVENTIVE BENEFITS

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR DIABETES
by Simeon Margolis, MD Phd, and Christopher Saudek, MD

NEW HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE STUDY

REVISED BLOOD CHEMISTRY VALUES
by Priscilla Laliberty

EUGENE PAYNE, JR. SETS AN EXAMPLE

BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn Helton

TRANSPLANT PATIENTS SPEAK

FOOT CARE GUIDELINES

RECIPE CORNER

COOKING WITH SUZI
by Suzi Castle

A DONOR'S STORY
by Debbie Dupree

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

MY KIDNEY TRANSPLANT UPDATE
by Ed Bryant

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


Posted July 22, 1998