The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 2 , Pages 154-156 , August 2006

How low can we go…safely?: Factors affecting intensive diabetes management

  • Steven M. Willi, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Steven M. Willi, MD, Division of Endocrinology/Diabetes, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Suite 8C09, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

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PII: S0022-3476(06)00495-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.06.002

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 2 , Pages 154-156 , August 2006

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