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.
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.
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
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of the Diabetic advertising information contact:
Eileen Rivera Ley
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HYPOGLYCEMIA PART 2: HOW TO PREVENT IT
by Ann Williams, MSN, RN, CDEASK THE DOCTOR
by Chris Corsi, MDDIABETES INFORMATION
by Lois WilliamsCARBOHYDRATE COUNTING AND THE EXCHANGE LIST
by Ann Smith, RD, CDETHE FUTURE OF INSULIN: PILLS, PATCHES, AND PUFFS ARE SLOWLY COMING
by Terri KordellaHEALTHY EATING AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES
by Dr. Zolee RobinsonDIABETIC LIQUID MEAL REPLACERS
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.DIABETES AND DENTAL COMPLICATIONS
by Joseph M. Shurina IIIBREAKTHROUGH SPARKS DIABETES HOPE
SOCIAL SECURITY, DISABILITY AND MEDICARE FACTS FOR 2004
by James McCarthyMALE AND FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
by Ed Bryant“WHY ME?” IS NOT AN OPTION
by Vicki GrafHEALTHY HOME COOKING
by JoAnna LundDO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE RECEIVING VOICE OF THE DIABETIC?
by Ed BryantBOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn HeltonWHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW BUT DIDN’T KNOW WHERE TO ASK (Resource Column)
Posted: February 2004