Voice of the Diabetic, Summer 2006: Table of Contents

Voice of the Diabetic, Summer 2006: Table of Contents

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Vol. 21, No. 3Summer
Edition 2006

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 diabetes and blindness. We show diabetics that they have options
regardless of complications. We know that positive attitudes are contagious.

Send news items, change of address notices, and other magazine correspondence
to: Ed Bryant, Editor, Voice of the Diabetic, 1200 West Worley,
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/voice.htm.
Copyright 2006 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.

Voice of the Diabetic is free to subscribers and members of
the Diabetes Action Network (DAN). DAN membership costs $10 per year.
To sign up please see the subscription form.

VOICE OF THE DIABETIC HAS MOVED
At the end of January, 2006, the Voice editorial
office moved to larger quarters in Columbia, Missouri. We are now located
at:
NFB Diabetes Action Network
1200 West Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
Our phone: (573) 875-8911, fax: (573) 875-8902, and
email: [email protected] remain the same, and we look forward to hearing
from you.

A Special Invitation to Advertisers
Voice of the Diabetic is the nations only magazine devoted
to helping consumers at risk for complications of diabetes.
Today our Voice spreads encouraging news in over 355,000 copies.
Join our Voice so subscribers can hear your message loud and clear.

Call (410) 296-7760, email: [email protected], or fax us at (410)
296-7645. You may also visit our Web site: www.nfb.org/vod/vodads.htm.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Make Me a Perfect Match:
Understanding Transplant Compatibility
by Amy L. Friedman, MD, FACS and Thomas Peters, MD, FACS
Listen to the Gov

FEATURE:
Father and Son Duo Type
2 Diabetes in Kids Doubles
Diabetes in the Classroom:
Time to be Prepared
by Peter J. Nebergall, PhD
New Drug Treats Diabetic
Retinopathy
Living Testimony
by Nancy J. McCrary

Exciting New Feature: If Blindness Comes
Blind Diabetics Can Draw
Insulin Safely
by Ed Bryant

New Diabetes Tapes
Diabetes Self-Management
Joins NFB-NEWSLINE®
New Tiny Talking Meter

Ask the Doctor
by Wesley W. Wilson, MD
Healthy Home Cooking
by Joanna M. Lund
Foot Care Plans Prevent Amputations
Letters to the Editor
Finally Found the Pump
by Bridget Toal
British NHS Refuses Exubera
Book Reviews
by Ruth Mencl, MN, RN, CDE
Recipe Corner
Resource Roundup
Voice of the Diabetic
Subscription Form

COMPLETE ISSUE (Word
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Posted: June 2006