Voice of the Diabetic

The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind
A Support and Information Network
Volume 18, Number 3, Summer Edition 2003



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, Voice of the Diabetic, 1412 I-70 Drive SW, Suite C, Columbia, Missouri 65203; Phone: (573) 875-8911; Fax: (573) 875-8902.

Find us on the World Wide Web at: (www.nfb.org) and follow the links for "diabetes."

Copyright 2003 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.


ADVERTISERS

Effective advertising doesn't scream at its audience. It persuades. It sells. The key to cost-effective advertising is making your voice heard where an audience is already listening. Voice of the Diabetic, circulation 322,231, offers such an outlet. Make your voice heard. For Voice of the Diabetic advertising information contact:

Eileen Rivera Ley
National Advertising Sales Manager
804 Hatherleigh Rd
Baltimore, MD 21212
Phone: (410) 296-7760
Fax: (410) 296-7645

or find us on the Web at: http://www.nfb.org/voice.htm

SUBSCRIPTION Information


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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.

Please Note: We have a special bulk-mailing permit that we use to ship the Voice to you at low cost--it does not allow for free re-mailing. The Post Office requires you place first class postage on any Voice you mail to others.


INSIDE THIS ISSUE

LIVING MY DREAM
by Nora House-Petz

IT WAS UP TO ME
by Bill Eberly

KEEP YOUR FEET HEALTHY
by Kenneth B. Rehm, D.P.M.

DIABETES AND KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATS
by Betty Wedman-St. Louis

AN IMPORTANT CAUTION

THINK VERTICALLY
by Carole McDaniel

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

THINKING ABOUT EATING
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.

NEW DIABETES AND BLINDNESS STATISTICS

NEW RESEARCH UNDERWAY

LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONIC NOTETAKERS FOR THE BLIND:
A COMPARISON

by Curtis Chong

ASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, M.D.

DIABETES EDUCATION FOR ALL WHO NEED IT: INCLUDING EVERYONE WHO HAS DIABETES AND ANY OTHER DISABILITY
by Ann S. Williams, M.S.N. R.N. C.D.E.

TALKING MEDICINE IDENTIFIERS

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NEW NEUROPATHY TREATMENT

BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn Helton

THE SALAD DAYS OF SUMMER
by Robyn Webb, M.S. L.N.

RECIPE CORNER

CHANGING MY DIET

TOWARD CURING BLINDNESS

TALKING BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEMS
by Ed Bryant

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

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

SUBSCRIPTION/DONATION FORM

COMPLETE ISSUE


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Posted: July 10, 2003