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Original Article

Alpha lipoic acid and diabetes mellitus: potential effects on peripheral neuropathy and different metabolic parameters

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Pages 113-120 | Received 14 Jan 2021, Accepted 19 Mar 2021, Published online: 05 Apr 2021

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