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Experimental Aging Research
An International Journal Devoted to the Scientific Study of the Aging Process
Volume 34, 2008 - Issue 2
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Original Articles

Improving Glycemic Control: The Role of Leisure Activities and Intrinsic Motivation in Older Type 2 Diabetic Men

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Pages 162-172 | Received 16 Nov 2005, Accepted 21 Dec 2006, Published online: 19 Mar 2008

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