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Systematic Review

Efficacy and safety of intensive versus conventional glucose targets in people with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pages 95-110 | Received 23 Sep 2022, Accepted 05 Jan 2023, Published online: 31 Jan 2023

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