Milner-Fenwick makes instructional videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs and audiocassettes. Many of them address aspects of diabetes. They work closely with the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), and make most of their sales to the “professional” market (hospitals, clinics, etc.) Their products are excellent.
They now offer a consumer audiotape (normal “music” speed) diabetes tutorial titled: The Diabetes Home Audio Guide: Skills For Self Care. The instruction is basic, simple, and usable by any diabetic, blind or sighted. The producers asked Lois Williams, president of the NFB Diabetes Action Network, to review. She stated: “My concern, when you lose your vision because of diabetes, is that there’s been nothing available. Having people read to you, and going to seminars, is OK, but people can’t remember everything. It’s important to have a resource you can refer to when you’re ready.”
Voice Editor Ed Bryant has been through the tape, and agrees with Lois that it is extensive (120 minutes long), pertinent and useful.
The Diabetes Home Audio Guide: Skills For Self Care is available in audiocassette or audio CD, at a (single copy) price of $17.95 plus shipping. Substantial discount (as low as $8.95 each) for bulk orders. Contact: Milner-Fenwick: 1-800-432-8433, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.