The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation
of the Blind
A Support and Information Network
Volume 15, Number 1, Winter 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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ASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD
INVESTIGATORS RESEARCH GENETIC LINK TO DIABETIC KIDNEY COMPLICATIONS
KIDNEY FAILURE: PREVENTION, DIALYSIS,
OR TRANSPLANTATION
by Ed Bryant
NEW INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM TESTED
DIALYSIS AT NATIONAL CONVENTION
by Ed Bryant
ACE INHIBITORS: WHAT AND WHY
by Peter J. Nebergall, PhD
THE MENTAL DISCIPLINE OF THE MOVEMENT
by Marc Maurer
HELEN SPRIGGS: RUNNING AGAINST DIABETES
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
COOKING WITH SUZI
by Suzi Castle
BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn Helton
WHAT CAN A HEALTH EDUCATOR DO FOR YOU?
by Alice Sariyildiz
WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW BUT DIDN'T
KNOW WHERE TO ASK
(Resource Column)
Complete Issue
Voice of the Diabetic, Winter 2000