Voice of the Diabetic

The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind
A Support and Information Network
Volume 19, Number 1, Winter Edition 2004


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). Our direct Web address is (www.NFB.org/voice.htm).

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.


FREE! FREE!

Voice of the Diabetic is offered absolutely free to any interested person upon request. Readers may receive the publication in standard print, on audiocassette 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.


WE HAVE A NEW FRONT COVER!

Includes photo of JoAnna Lund with the following overprinted on the photo: JoAnna Lund offers diet advice: Healthy Home Cooking.

“WHY ME” IS NOT AN OPTION
The Importance of Positive Attitude

SUGARTRAC UPDATE
New Noninvasive Glucose Monitor

MALE AND FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
Dealing with this Diabetes Complication

PREVENTING HYPOGLYCEMIA
Steps You Can Take

ASK THE DOCTOR
Gestational Diabetes Questions


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 329,433, 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

For SUBSCRIPTION information, see Subscription Form.


INSIDE THIS ISSUE

HYPOGLYCEMIA PART 2: HOW TO PREVENT IT
by Ann Williams, MSN, RN, CDE

SUGARTRAC UPDATE

ASK THE DOCTOR
by Chris Corsi, MD

DIABETES INFORMATION
by Lois Williams

CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING AND THE EXCHANGE LIST
by Ann Smith, RD, CDE

THE FUTURE OF INSULIN: PILLS, PATCHES, AND PUFFS ARE SLOWLY COMING
by Terri Kordella

HEALTHY EATING AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES
by Dr. Zolee Robinson

DIABETIC LIQUID MEAL REPLACERS
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.

DIABETES AND DENTAL COMPLICATIONS
by Joseph M. Shurina III

BREAKTHROUGH SPARKS DIABETES HOPE

SOCIAL SECURITY, DISABILITY AND MEDICARE FACTS FOR 2004
by James McCarthy

MALE AND FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
by Ed Bryant

“WHY ME?” IS NOT AN OPTION
by Vicki Graf

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

NEW HYPOGLYCEMIA ALARM

HEALTHY HOME COOKING
by JoAnna Lund

RECIPE CORNER

DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE RECEIVING VOICE OF THE DIABETIC?
by Ed Bryant

BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn Helton

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

COMPLETE ISSUE


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Posted: February 2004