International Journal of Diabetes Mellitus
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 7-10 , April 2009

Thickness of the intima media as a new correlate for atherosclerosis risk factors in Indian type 2 diabetes patients

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijdm.2009.03.002

International Journal of Diabetes Mellitus
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 7-10 , April 2009

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