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Clinical Focus: Diabetes and Concomitant Disorders

Physiologic and Weight-Focused Treatment Strategies for Managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The Metformin, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist, and Insulin (MGI) Approach

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Pages 112-126 | Published online: 13 Mar 2015

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