Voice of the Diabetic, June 13, Number 3, Summer Edition 1998

Voice of the Diabetic, June 13, Number 3, Summer Edition 1998

VOICE OF THE DIABETIC

A Support and Information Network

The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind

June 13, Number 3, Summer Edition 1998

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: http://www.nfb.org and

follow the links for "diabetes."

Copyright 1998 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.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

A
LIFETIME OF GOOD DIABETES CONTROL
by Ed Bryant
ASK THE
DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD
DIABETES,
STUDENTS, AND LOW BLOOD SUGARS
NEW OBESITY
STUDY
STATE DIABETES
PROGRAMS
"ALTERNATIVE"
MEDICINE
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.
A FISH STORY

by Beth Finke
LETTERS
TO THE EDITOR
INSULIN
TYPES: A REVIEW
UPDATE:
NONINVASIVE GLUCOSE MONITORING
NEW IMPOTENCE
MEDICATION
THE PITFALLS
OF POLITICAL CORRECTNESS: EUPHEMISMS EXCORIATED
by Kenneth Jernigan
NEW MEDICARE
PREVENTIVE BENEFITS
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
FOR DIABETES
by Simeon Margolis, MD Phd, and Christopher Saudek, MD
NEW HIGH
BLOOD PRESSURE STUDY
REVISED
BLOOD CHEMISTRY VALUES
by Priscilla Laliberty
EUGENE PAYNE,
JR. SETS AN EXAMPLE
BOOK REVIEWS

by Marilyn Helton
TRANSPLANT
PATIENTS SPEAK
FOOT CARE
GUIDELINES
RECIPE CORNER

COOKING WITH SUZI

by Suzi Castle
A DONOR'S
STORY
by Debbie Dupree
FOOD FOR
THOUGHT
MY KIDNEY TRANSPLANT
UPDATE
by Ed Bryant
WHAT YOU ALWAYS
WANTED TO KNOW BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHERE TO ASK (Resource Column)

Posted July 22, 1998