2005
September/October 2005
Contents - Issue 207
Articles online
- Wells laid foundation
Back in vogue, we look at HG Wells, founding father of science fiction and Diabetes UK
- Thumping pump
Insulin pumps have come a long way – young and old explain why they can’t do without them.
- Diabetes courses
Patient education programmes – or structured education as they’re officially called – are a great way of working out just what should be on your plate.
Regulars
- Early days with Zoe
- Opinion – letters, soap box and our new cartoon
- News
- Behind the headlines – the truth beneath the hype
- Balance prize crossword
- Balance competition – win a digital camera
- Arthur’s armchair view– Mr Smith comes to Balance
Features
- EarlyBird’s early worms
The controversial research is back with some unexpected and challenging findings
- The Balance guide to blood glucose meters
The new and updated 2005 guide is here
- Watch your poison?
How drug use affects diabetes
Good life
- Pick and mix
- Country guide
South Africa –a world in one country
- Recipes
In a pickle. Get ready for some conserving
Your health
- Health notes
Food labels, wholemeal vs white bread, and registering problems with your medication
- Dear Richard
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