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The association between diabetes numeracy and diabetes self-management among Saudi adults with insulin-treated diabetes

Hiba Y. Alruhaim, Turky H. Almigbal, Joud S. Almutairi, Muhammad H. Mujammami, Turki A. AlMogbel, Abdullah A. Alrasheed, Abdullah M. Al Zahrani and Mohammed A. Batais
Saudi Medical Journal May 2021, 42 (5) 517-525; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2021.42.5.20200422

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