New evidence demonstrates that self-monitoring of blood glucose does not improve outcomes in type 2 diabetes - When this practice is not applied properly

Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology

Volumn 2, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 342-348

  Klonoff, David C ^a  

^a Mills Peninsula Health Services   (United States)

Author keywords

Diabetes; Glucose; Meta analysis; Monitoring; Smbg

Indexed keywords

EID: 57349142292     PISSN: None     EISSN: 19322968     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/193229680800200302     Document Type: Review

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