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June 15, 2012

Family members can often sabotage diabetes care: study

Nonsupportive family members contribute to poor adherence to medication regimens and lower glycemic control in adults with diabetes.

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By: Craig Boerner

Nonsupportive family members contribute to adults with diabetes having poor medication adherence and glycemic control, a new Vanderbilt study shows.

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