The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation
of the Blind
A Support and Information Network
Volume 15, Number 4, Fall Edition 2000
VOICE OF THE DIABETIC, published quarterly, is
the national 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.
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 286,411+, offers such an outlet.� Make your voice heard. For VOICE OF THE DIABETIC advertising information contact:
Eileen Rivera Ley
National Advertising Sales Manager
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Phone:� (410) 296-7760
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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.�
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ISLET CELL TRANSPLANTATION: IS THIS THE
CURE?
by Peter J. Nebergall, PhD
YOU KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL
by Gord Paynter
NIGHTWATCH ALERTS WEARER OF HYPOGLYCEMIA
by Ed Bryant
ASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD
I'M PUMP‑POSITIVE
by Sally York
DIABETES PREVENTION TRIAL FINDINGS
BLINDNESS CAN'T STOP SKYDIVERS
by Mike Patty
MALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
by Ed Bryant
KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS LAST LONGER NOW
TIGHT CONTROL: LONG‑TERM BENEFITS
NUTRITION AND DIABETES
by Jennifer Layton, RD
COOKING WITH SUZI
by Suzi Castle
TALKING MEDICINE IDENTIFIER UPDATE
by Ed Bryant
NINE YEARS AS A VISUALLY IMPAIRED PUMPER
by Anne Whittington, MBA, MSN, RN, CDE����
BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn Helton
ADAPTIVE INSULIN PUMP TECHNIQUES
by Tom Tobin
WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW BUT DIDN'T
KNOW WHERE TO ASK
(Resource Column)
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