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Our Journey with Type 1 Diabetes for over a Half Century: A Dialogue between Patient Spouse and Her Physician Caregiver
Broadlawns Medical Center, Regional Dean Des Moines University, University of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
Broadlawns Medical Center, Regional Dean Des Moines University, University of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
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- 2 Broadlawns Medical Center, Regional Dean Des Moines University, University of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
Journal of Diabetes Mellitus·Volume 11 (2021)·Pages 388–393·Published 15 November 2021·DOI10.4236/jdm.2021.115031
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Abstract
A personal perspective and a narration by a patient and her Physician spouse caregiver regarding coping with evolution in therapeutic modalities including ongoing changing insulin formulations and insulin administration devices. Narration also encompasses and establishes the utility of the improving glycemic monitoring tools in assisting in attaining desirable glycemic goals.
KeywordsInsulinsInsulin PumpsGlucometerContinuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)
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