American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 40, Issue 3 , Pages 566-575 , September 2002

Diabetes education and care management significantly improve patient outcomes in the dialysis unit

Received 21 December 2001 ,Revised 13 May 2002 ,Accepted 13 May 2002.

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doi: 10.1053/ajkd.2002.34915

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 40, Issue 3 , Pages 566-575 , September 2002

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