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Editorial
. 2008 Mar 1;336(7642):458-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39499.514410.80.

Safety of very tight blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes

Philip Home
Editorial

Safety of very tight blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes

Philip Home. BMJ. .

Abstract

Aim for glycated haemoglobin lower than 6.5%, but without using highly intensive treatment

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: Institutions associated with PH receive funding from all the major manufacturers of oral agents and insulin regarding his educational, consultative, and research activities.

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