Menopause in Women with Diabetes
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July 8, 2019
Contributor: Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH
Contributor: Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH
Contributor: Dr. Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS
Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) refers to the process of home blood glucose testing by persons with diabetes. It is a tool to help persons with diabetes better understand patterns of high and low blood glucose levels during the day. Information from SMBG testing is also used to adjust diabetes medications.
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Contributor: Dr. Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS
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Contributor: Frank Lavernia, MD
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Contributor: Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH
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Contributor: Dr. Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS
Contributor: Frank Lavernia, MD
Contributor: Dr. Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS
Contributor: Dr. Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS
Contributor: Frank Lavernia, MD