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Promoting Healthful Exercise for Visually Impaired Persons with Diabetes.
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Weitzman, D. M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
This article discusses the importance of exercise for many people with visual impairments and diabetes. It lists precautions for the person with visual impairments and diabetes and specifies who should not exercise, explains "diabetes-specific" benefits of exercise, suggests a format for a safe workout, and includes an example of a successful…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Disease Control, Exercise
Directory of Organizations Interested in People with Disabilities.
People-To-People Committee for the Handicapped, Washington, DC. – 1986
This directory provides details on 100 agencies and organizations which provide services and information concerning the disabled. Listed in alphabetical order by name of organization, each citation includes the organization's address, officers, and publications. The organization, purpose, and principal programs are briefly described. Also listed…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Human Services, Information Sources
Adaptive Blood Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Measurement Devices for Visually Impaired Persons.
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Petzinger, R. A. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
This article describes devices that people with visual impairments and diabetes can use to monitor blood glucose levels and measure insulin. A table lists devices, their manufacturers (including address and telephone number), and comments about the devices. (DB)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Diabetes, Equipment Evaluation, Measurement Techniques