VOICE OF THE DIABETIC

The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind
A Support and Information Network
Volume 16, Number 3, Summer Edition 2001


VOICE OF THE DIABETIC, published quarterly, is the national news 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, Diabetes Action Network, National Federation of the Blind, 1412 I-70 Drive SW, Suite C, Columbia, MO 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 2001 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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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

POSITIVE THINKER: ART LOCKHART'S STORY

ASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD

INSULIN RESISTANCE EXPLORED
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.

DEALING WITH OBESITY IN CHILDREN

PANCREAS AND ISLET TRANSPLANTATION
by Vanessa Sutherland

BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn Helton

HE OVERCOMES CHALLENGE, BY THOUSANDS OF FEET!
by J.Michael Kennedy

NEWSLINE FOR THE BLIND

WE ARE ROYANNE'S VASCULAR SYSTEM
by Royanne R. Hollins

COOKING WITH SUZI
by Suzi Castle

TALKING MEDICINE IDENTIFIERS
by Ed Bryant

TECHNIQUE KEEPS DIABETIC CHILDREN OUT OF EMERGENCY ROOM
by Lori Williams

INDEPENDENT DIALYSIS POSSIBLE FOR BLIND PERSONS
by Lois Schmidt, R.N., C.N.N.

RECIPE CORNER

ASK JANIS

NEW DEVICE EASES EYE EXAMINATIONS

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHERE TO ASK
(Resource Column)


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Updated January 5, 2001