The Diabetes Action Network of the National
Federation of the Blind
Diabetes Support and Information
Volume 19, Number 4, Fall Edition 2004
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!
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Voice of the Diabetic
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Copyright (c) 2004 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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Includes photo of Della Reese with following overprinted on the photo: Della Reese Says "Change Your Mind!"
NEW INVESTIGATIONAL HEART MEDICATION
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE JOINING A RESEARCH STUDY
DIABETES: WHERE WE ARE TODAY, WHERE WE WILL BE TOMORROW
CDC's Dr. Frank Vinicor Gives Us the Latest
WHERE'S THE SUGARTRAC?
New Noninvasive Talking Glucose Monitor Goes to the FDA
SORE FINGERS: HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT THEM
Ann Williams, RN, MSN, CDE, Tells Us the Right Way to Test
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CHANGE YOUR MIND: DELLA REESE TALKS ABOUT DIABETES
by Ed BryantWHERE'S THE SUGARTRAC?
by Ed BryantSORE FINGERS: HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT THEM
by Ann S. Williams, MSN RN CDEFIGHTING BACK
by Dan WingoNEW INVESTIGATIONAL HEART MEDICATION
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE JOINING A RESEARCH STUDY
by Lisa PacittoNONCOMPLIANCE: AN ENDURING ISSUE
by Peter J. Nebergall, PhDDIABETES AND IMMUNOSUPPRESSION, A NEW DEVELOPMENT
UK STEM CELL RESEARCH RECEIVES LICENSE
MY LIFE AS A DIABETIC
by Patricia WolfeTHE TIM COX STORY
by Bette CoxDREAM BIG, DIVE DEEP
by Ed BryantFLORIDA MAN HAS VISION OF HIS OWN ROLE IN SOCIETY
by Jay ArringtonTHE MIRACLE OF LIFE
by Lindy GuidryBOOK REVIEWS
by Ruth Mencl, RD CDEASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD.DIABETES AND ADULT ATTITUDE
by Peter J. Nebergall, PhDHEALTHY HOME COOKING
by JoAnna M. LundDIABETES: WHERE WE ARE TODAY, WHERE WE WILL BE TOMORROW
by Frank Vinicor, MD, MPH, and Jinan Saadine, MD
Posted: September 2004