CALL FOR INPUT: Glucose Monitoring Experiences of Type 2s

If you have type 2 diabetes and you use a glucose meter – or if you have a meter but don’t use it regularly for some reason – we need your help. I have been asked to compile an article for the ADA journal Diabetes Spectrum on T2 patient feedback a…

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