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; email: [email protected].

Find us on the World Wide Web at: www.nfb.org and follow the links for "diabetes."

Copyright 2005 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 POSITIVE PERSON: PAULINE LIPSITZ

CARDIODIABETES: NEW DEVELOPMENTS

ASK THE PEDORTHIST
by Seamus Kennedy, CPED

LILLY DISCONTINUES FOUR INSULINS

INVESTIGATIONAL OBESITY TREATMENT

THE SENSOCARD SHOULD BE HERE SOON
by Ed Bryant

DIABETES AND THE GYM
by Peter J. Nebergall, PhD

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

THE AIR FORCE'S BEST
by Jan Jonas

MANAGING STRESS: AN INTRODUCTION
by Ann S. Williams, PhD, RN, CDE

THE PICTURE FRAME
by Rex Schroeder

DIABETES, SNORING AND SLEEP APNEA

ASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD

BOOK REVIEWS
by Ruth Mencl, MN, RN, CDE

NEW DIETARY INFORMATION

HEALTHY HOME COOKING
by JoAnna M. Lund

RECIPE CORNER

THE SUGARTRAC IS STILL ON TRACK
by Ed Bryant

FDA PANEL ENDORSES INHALED INSULIN

RESOURCE ROUNDUP

THE POWER OF BALANCE
by Kenneth B. Rehm, DPM

COMPLETE ISSUE (Word Document)

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Posted: October 2005