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Original Articles

An evaluation of postprandial glucose excursions in type 2 diabetic mellitus subjects on Monotard® HM (ge) versus Humulin N® or Humulin L® insulin, each in combination with metformin

, BPharm, MMed Sc (Senior Pharmacist (Netcare Umhlanga Hospital)) , , MMed Sc, PhD & , MBChB, MMed Sc
Pages 14-14d | Published online: 15 Aug 2014

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