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“Sick” Days & Diabetes:  Primary Prevention and Management

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“Sick” Days & Diabetes: Primary Prevention and Management

In this new age of the pandemic, it is more important than ever to educate on the importance of sick day management. Carla Cox, PhD, RDN, FADCES joins The Huddle…
July 29, 2020

“Sick” Days & Diabetes: Primary Prevention and Management

Resources:

ADCES resources for sick day management: DiabetesEducator.org/SickDay.

This episode was provided by Ascensia Diabetes Care, Makers of the CONTOUR®NEXT Brand of Blood Glucose Meters and Test Strips.  To learn more about the accuracy of CONTOUR®NEXT Brand Meters and receive sample for your clients, visit CONTOURNEXTPRO.com.

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