Connie Taylor
Looks Ahead
Diabetic retinopathy
affects sight,
not confidence
Vol. 23, No. 4
Fall Edition 2008
Considering Home
Hemodialysis
Exploring Dietary
Supplements
DIRECTOR OF PUBLISHING
Eileen Rivera LeyEDITOR
Elizabeth LuntART DIRECTOR
Suzanne ShafferCONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Lynn Baillif
Gary Scheiner
Ann S. WilliamsTECHNOLOGY WRITER
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Voice of the Diabetic is the only national publication that focuses on making life with diabetic complications less complicated. Published quarterly by the NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN), Voice of the Diabetic has a circulation of 330,000 copies. Since 1985, diabetic consumers, families and health care providers have been returning to the Voicefor insight and inspiration. Voice of the Diabetic is available in print, four-track audio cassette, e-mail and on the Web at www.nfb.org/voice.
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Contents
Connie Taylor Looks Ahead to Blindness
Diabetic retinopathy affects sight, not confidence
by Elizabeth LuntTraining to be Blind
Comprehensive programs teach skills and build confidencePumper’sVoice: Overcoming the Challenges of Physical Activity
by Gary ScheinerHealthy Home Cooking:
Traditional Thanksgiving Treats
IF BLINDNESS COMES
Message from the new Diabetes Action Network (DAN) President, Mike Freeman
You Don’t Have to Be in School to Earn an A+
You can earn one for accessibility from the NFBNFB State Conventions for the Remainder of 2008
Accessible Meal Planning and Carb Counting Web sites
CalorieKing.com wins the crown
by Tom Ley
Herbal Supplements and Diabetes
Be careful when taking these unproven substances
by Lynn BaillifDon’t Drive? Don’t Want To?
Home Hemodialysis may be for you
by Tom LeyAsk the Doctor
Understanding Diabetic RetinopathyCOMPLETE ISSUE (Zipped Word Document)
Posted: September 2008