Vol. 21, No. 3                                                                                         Summer Edition 2006 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 diabetes and blindness. We show diabetics that they have options regardless of complications. We know that positive attitudes are contagious. Send news items, change of address notices, and other magazine correspondence to: Ed Bryant, Editor, Voice of the Diabetic, 1200 West Worley, Columbia, Missouri 65203; Phone: (573) 875-8911; Fax: (573) 875-8902; email: [email protected]. Find us on the World Wide Web at: www.nfb.org/voice.htm. Copyright 2006 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. Voice of the Diabetic is free to subscribers and members of the Diabetes Action Network (DAN). DAN membership costs $10 per year. To sign up please see the subscription form. VOICE OF THE DIABETIC HAS MOVED At the end of January, 2006, the Voice editorial office moved to larger quarters in Columbia, Missouri. We are now located at: NFB Diabetes Action Network 1200 West Worley Columbia, MO 65203 Our phone: (573) 875-8911, fax: (573) 875-8902, and email: [email protected] remain the same, and we look forward to hearing from you. A Special Invitation to Advertisers Voice of the Diabetic is the nations only magazine devoted to helping consumers at risk for complications of diabetes. Today our Voice spreads encouraging news in over 355,000 copies. Join our Voice so subscribers can hear your message loud and clear. Call (410) 296-7760, email: [email protected], or fax us at (410) 296-7645. You may also visit our Web site: www.nfb.org/vod/vodads.htm. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Make Me a Perfect Match: Understanding Transplant Compatibility by Amy L. Friedman, MD, FACS and Thomas Peters, MD, FACS Listen to the Gov   FEATURE: Father and Son Duo Type 2 Diabetes in Kids Doubles Diabetes in the Classroom: Time to be Prepared by Peter J. Nebergall, PhD New Drug Treats Diabetic Retinopathy Living Testimony by Nancy J. McCrary   Exciting New Feature: If Blindness Comes Blind Diabetics Can Draw Insulin Safely by Ed Bryant New Diabetes Tapes Diabetes Self-Management Joins NFB-NEWSLINE® New Tiny Talking Meter   Ask the Doctor by Wesley W. Wilson, MD Healthy Home Cooking by Joanna M. Lund Foot Care Plans Prevent Amputations Letters to the Editor Finally Found the Pump by Bridget Toal British NHS Refuses Exubera Book Reviews by Ruth Mencl, MN, RN, CDE Recipe Corner Resource Roundup Voice of the Diabetic Subscription Form   COMPLETE ISSUE (Word Document) Making a Meaningful Gift It’s wonderful to give and make a difference. Consider giving to the NFB Diabetes Action Network. Your generous gift will keep projects like Voice of the Diabetic alive and well. For 21 years, our readers have depended upon the free education and encouragement we offer. Where else will they find such positive examples of diabetics succeeding despite complications? Please support our life-changing work today! __ YES! I want to help the NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN). (A $10.00 Membership includes a FREE subscription to Voice of the Diabetic.) Enclosed are my dues along with a $ _______donation payable to the NFB Diabetes Actions Network. __ YES! I can offer monthly support. Please contact me about automatic Monthly Donations. __ YES! I can offer long-term support. Please contact me about planned giving options NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: ___________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: _____________________________ EMAIL: ___________________________________ Return to NFB Diabetes Action Network, c/o NFB Affiliate Action 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21212; (410) 659-9314 x 2335. BACK TO VOD HOME PAGE Posted: June 2006