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Why is educating patients an important part of diabetes management?

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Why is educating patients an important part of diabetes management?

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Educating patients is an important part of diabetes management, since nutrition and exercise has a direct impact; organization is also crucial to managing the disease. Endocrinologist Reza Yavari, MD, discusses why diabetes education is vital.

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