The Diabetes Action Network of the National
Federation of the Blind
A Support and Information Network
Volume 16, Number 2, Spring Edition 2001
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, Diabetes Action Network, National Federation of the Blind,
1412 I-70 Drive SW, Suite C, Columbia, MO 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 2001 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.
Effective advertising doesn't scream at its
audience. It persuades. It sells. The key to cost-effective advertising is making
your voice heard where an audience is already listening. VOICE OF THE DIABETIC,
circulation 290,315+, offers such an outlet. Make your voice heard. For VOICE
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National Advertising Sales Manager
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Phone: (410) 435-3648
Fax: (410) 435-6159 or find us on the Web at: http://www.nfb.org/voice.htm
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A LONG LIFE WITH DIABETES
by Ed Bryant
AFTERNOON BLOOD TEST MAY MISS DIABETES
DIABETES: LOW VISION OPTIONS
HELP PREVENT MEDICAL ERRORS
THE RIGHT INFORMATION
by Peter J. Nebergall, Ph.D.
FINGER STICKING TECHNIQUES
by Ed Bryant
ASK THE DOCTOR
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD
PEDORTHIC MANAGEMENT OF THE DIABETIC FOOT
by Richard Graham, CPed, OST
NEW METER READS KETONES TOO
MEDICINE, MAGIC, AND MUMBO-JUMBO
by Melissa Glim
A FEW NOTES ON BUYING A COMPUTER
by Curtis Chong
2001 NATIONAL CONVENTION
DIABETES ACTION NETWORK SEMINAR
NEW CHOLESTEROL TREATMENT
DIALYSIS AT NATIONAL CONVENTION
NONINVASIVE GLUCOSE MONITORS
BOOK REVIEWS
by Marilyn Helton
RECIPE CORNER
NEW THERAPY MAY INHIBIT RETINOPATHY
BLIND DIABETICS CAN DRAW INSULIN WITHOUT DIFFICULTY
by Ed Bryant
GUCOWATCH APPROVED
WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW BUT DIDN'T KNOW
WHERE TO ASK
(Resource Column)
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
COMPLETE ISSUE
Updated January 5, 2001