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Prevalence and predictors of poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending Alexandria Main University Hospital

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/enr-2026-0002 | Journal eISSN: 1336-0329 | Journal ISSN: 1210-0668
Language: English
Page range: 12 - 19
Published on: Mar 24, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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