Diabetes Metab J.  2013 Oct;37(5):393-394. 10.4093/dmj.2013.37.5.393.

Response: Diabetic Retinopathy and Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetes Metab J 2013;37:262-9)

• Yun JS
• Ahn YB

• KMID: 1965988
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2013.37.5.393

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2*
Diabetic Retinopathy*
Humans

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