Voice of the Diabetic, Fall 2006: Table of Contents

Voice of the Diabetic, Fall 2006: Table of Contents

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It’s
A
Family Affair:
Learn why
Miss
Missouri
is
Passionate
about
Diabetes

Vol. 21, No. 4Fall
Edition 2006

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 diabetes and blindness. We show diabetics that they have options
regardless of complications. We know that positive attitudes are contagious.

Send news items, change of address notices, and other
magazine correspondence to: Voice of the Diabetic, 1800 Johnson
Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230; phone: (410) 296-7760; email: [email protected]

Find us on the World Wide Web at: www.nfb.org and click
on Publications. Copyright 2006 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 free to subscribers and members of
the Diabetes Action Network (DAN). DAN membership costs $10 per year.
To sign up please see the subscription form on page 25.

VOICE OF THE DIABETIC HAS MOVED
The Voice offices have moved to the National Federation of the Blind
headquarters. Send correspondence to:
Voice of the Diabetic
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Our phone: (410) 296-7760, and email: [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you.

DISTRIBUTORS Welcome
We are happy to provide extra copies of Voice of the Diabetic
to volunteers who want to help spread our message of hope for those
at risk of diabetic complications. Each quarter thousands of distributors
display the Voice in clinics, libraries, pharmacies, hospitals,
doctors’ offices, and throughout their communities.
Help educate, empower and inspire those with diabetes. Volunteer to
distribute today. Please contact us at: 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore,
Maryland 21230; phone: (410) 296-7760; email: [email protected].

NOTE: Please provide a phone number so we can reach you.

A Special Invitation to Advertisers
Voice of the Diabetic is the nation’s only magazine
devoted to helping consumers at risk for complications of diabetes.

Today our Voice spreads encouraging news in more than 321,158
copies. Join our Voice so subscribers can hear your message
loud and clear.
Call (410) 296-7760, email: [email protected], or fax us at (410)
296-7645. You may also visit our Web site: www.nfb.org and click on
Publications.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Big
Attitude, Better Life: How One Blind Farmer Dominated Diabetes
by Fred Riggers
More
Than Just Pills: A Guide to Understanding Your Diabetes Meds
by Peter J. Nebergall, PhD
Dynamic
Distributor Does Her Thing
Laser
Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy
by A. Paul Chous, MA, OD
Jean’s
Journey: How One Woman Brought Health and Hope to Diabetics in Kenya
by Jean Suren, KRN, BSC, CDE
Ask
the Doctor
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD
Louie
Cheek, 98, Loves Life
by Ed Bryant
FEATURE:

Miss Missouri Crusades For Diabetes
by Ed Bryant

Exciting New Feature: If Blindness Comes
Revolutionary
Reading Technology Enhances Independence for Diabetics
by Chris Danielsen

DAN Action Report

Mindfulness in Everyday Activity
by Ann S. Williams, PhD, RN, CDE
Book
Reviews
by Susan Blake, MS, RD, and Beth Howard
Cystic
Fibrosis and Diabetes too?
Diabetes
and Irregularity are Linked, Sometimes
Ace
Inhibitors May Reduce Hispanic Diabetes Risk
by Peter J. Nebergall, PhD
LYRICA:
Drug Package Insert Contains Ambiguous Instructions
New
Cardio-Technology Helps Detect Heart Problems Sooner
CONSUMER
ALERT: Roche Recalls “Advantage” and “Comfort Curve”
Strips
Team
Type 1 Triumphs
by Havilah D’Agostino
Healthy
Home Cooking
by Healthy Exchanges
Risks
After a Stroke
Resource
Roundup
Voice
of the Diabetic Subscription Form

COMPLETE ISSUE (Word
Document)

Making a Meaningful Gift
It’s wonderful to give and make a difference. Consider giving
to the NFB Diabetes Action Network. Your generous gift will keep projects
like Voice of the Diabetic alive and well.
For 21 years, our readers have depended upon the free education and
encouragement we offer. Where else will they find such positive examples
of diabetics succeeding despite complications? Please support our
life-changing work today!
__ YES! I want to help the NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN). (A
$10.00 Membership includes a FREE subscription to Voice of the
Diabetic.) Enclosed are my dues along with a $ _______donation
payable to the NFB Diabetes Actions Network.
__ YES! I can offer monthly support. Please contact me about automatic
Monthly Donations.
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giving options
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Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21212; (410) 659-9314 x 2335.

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Posted: September 2006