Voice of the Diabetic, Fall 1997

Voice of the Diabetic, Fall 1997

VOICE OF THE DIABETIC

The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation

of the Blind

A Support and Information Network

Volume 12, No.4, Fall Edition 1997

The VOICE OF THE DIABETIC, published quarterly,

is the national newsmagazine 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 65201; telephone: (573) 875-8911.

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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Copyright 1997 Diabetes Action Network, National

Federation of the Blind. ISSN 1041-8490

Inside This Issue

Spotlight: Maureen Mould

The Importance Of Attitude

Diabetic Eye Disease

by Prema Abraham, MD

The Emotional Side

Islet Cell Transplants Hold Promise For
Diabetics

by Neerajh Sankaran

Letters to the Editor

Some Guidelines For Restricting Potassium
In The Renal Diet

by Betty Wedman, PhD, RD, LD

Ask The Doctor

by Wesley W. Wilson, MD

Diabetes Action Network Elects New Board

Review Of Oral Dibetes Medications

by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.

Forty Years A Federationist

by Thomas Bickford

New Diabetes Diagnosis Recommendations

by Ed Bryant

"Cheating" On Your Diet

by Joan Stout

Recipe Corner

What Is Managed Health Care?

by Christine Tobin, MBA, RN, CDE

Keeping Your Feet

Diet Very Crucial For Diabetics

by Lisa Riddle

Tactile Insulin Vials: An Ongoing Saga

by Ed Bryant

"What You Always Wanted to Know But
Didn't Know Where To Ask
(Resource Column)

Insulin Measurement Devices

Food for Thought

Volunteer For Study

Updated Novembert 19, 1997