Managing Diabetes and Hypertension in an 84-Year-Old Widow: Addressing Medication Burden and Glycemic Control Challenges

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Conan Tu, MD, MBA, DACD, BC-ADM, presents a case of an 84-year-old patient with diabetes experiencing medication burden and glycemic control challenges.

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