Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2970840 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Patients awaiting lung transplantation have unexpectedly high rates of DM and pre-diabetes despite close medical follow-up. Screening for DM with an OGTT will allow early intervention, which may improve outcomes after transplantation.
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Authors
Kathryn L. MBBS, FRACP, Gregory I. MBBS, PhD, FRACP, Leon A. MBBS, PhD, FRACP,