Voice of the Diabetic

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 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!

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Copyright (c) 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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Voice of the Diabetic is offered absolutely free to any interested person upon request. Readers may receive the publication in standard print, on audio cassette 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.

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Here's the new front cover page for the Voice.

Includes photo of Helen Olson with following overprinted on the photo: Helen Olson: 73 Years with Diabetes.

FALSE HYPOGLYCEMIA

Experts Tell You What To Do When You Feel Low -- And You Aren't

YOU'VE GOT TO BE A GOOD EXAMPLE

Marlene Hunn Shares Her Secrets Of Success

MANY BLIND DIABETICS SUCCESSFULLY USE INSULIN PUMPS

I AM A SURVIVOR

Sandra Sapp tells her story...

DIABETES DEFINITIONS: THE $5 WORDS

Ann Williams, RN, MSN, CDE, Defines the Terms

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

HELEN OLSON: 73 YEARS WITH DIABETES

IMAGINE INDEPENDENCE -- THE FOURTH ANNUAL POSSIBILITIES FAIR

FALSE HYPOGLYCEMIA

FINE_TUNING ISLET TRANSPLANTATION

ASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD

DIABETES DEFINITIONS: THE $5 WORDS
by Ann Williams, MSN, RN, CDE

YOU'VE GOT TO BE A GOOD EXAMPLE
by Marlene Hunn

VACATIONING WITH DIABETES: BE PREPARED
by Peter J. Nebergall, PhD

GET PAST INJECTION PAIN

MANY BLIND DIABETICS SUCCESSFULLY USE INSULIN PUMPS
by Ed Bryant

THE ASSIMILATION OF CRISIS
by Marc Maurer

DIABETES VACCINE CLINICALS IN SWEDEN

LOUISVILLE SITE OF 2005 CONVENTION

DIALYSIS AT NATIONAL CONVENTION
by Ed Bryant

BOOK REVIEWS
by Ruth Mencl, RD, CDE

RECIPE CORNER

HEALTHY HOME COOKING
by Ruth Mencl, RD, CDE

INHALED INSULIN: IT'S STARTING TO LOOK LIKE A WINNER

I AM A SURVIVOR
by Sandra Sapp

BREAKING NEWS: "TYPE 3 DIABETES"

ARE YOU AT RISK FOR KIDNEY DISEASE?
by Dr. Mackenzie Walser

REDUCE DRUG INTERACTIONS
by Peter J. Nebergall, PhD

RESOURCE ROUNDUP

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COMPLETE ISSUE

Posted: March 2005