Voice of the Diabetic
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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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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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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Includes photo of the three DeFruscio children, with the following overprinted on the photo: Adam, Patrick, and Nikki Tyler DeFruscio, three insulin pump using type 1 diabetics.
A PUMPING AFFAIR
One Family's Success With the Insulin Pump
DIABETIC EYE DISEASE: LOW VISION BASICS
Advice from Dr. Paul Chous
CLINICAL TRIALS INFORMATION
Maybe You Should Volunteer
A NEW PANCREAS AND A NEW LIFE
A Pancreas Transplantation Success Story
NFB NATIONAL CONVENTION INFO
Diabetes Action Network Seminar
SUGARTRAC METER STILL AWAITS APPROVAL
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
A PUMPING AFFAIR
by Julie DeFruscioIMAGINE INDEPENDENCE -- THE THIRD ANNUAL POSSIBILITIES FAIR
ASK THE DOCTOR
by Sarah Johnston Miller, Pharm.D.DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE: HOW EXERCISE IS EFFECTIVE AT MANAGING
BOTH
by Kristina Sandstedt, M.S., C.D.E., E.S.INSULIN INJECTIONS IN PUBLIC
by Ed BryantA NEW PANCREAS AND A NEW LIFE
by Ann Williams, M.S.N., R.N., C.D.E.DIET AND OPINION
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn HeltonDIABETIC EYE DISEASE: LOW VISION BASICS
by Paul Chous, MA, ODVOICEMATE BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR IMPROVEMENTS STILL NEEDED
by Ed BryantTHE REST OF REALITY
by Marc MaurerDIALYSIS AT NATIONAL CONVENTION
by Ed BryantHEALTHY HOME COOKING
by JoAnna M. Lund
Posted: April 2004