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Intensive insulin therapy regimens: is there a difference in patient satisfaction?

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boxed-textHerman WH et al. (2005) A clinical trial of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion versus multiple daily injections in older adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 28: 1568–1573

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Dr Goldstein serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of Animas Corporation, a manufacturer of insulin pumps and related products.

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