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Clinical Focus: Cardiometabolic Conditions - Review

Impact of improving postprandial glycemic control with intensifying insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes

Pages 791-800 | Received 24 Aug 2017, Accepted 05 Oct 2017, Published online: 14 Oct 2017

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