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Increasing the Frequency
of Diabetes Testing Among a Worksite Population
Joseph A. Leutzinger, PhD,1; Robin C. Rager, PhD2
1 Principal, Health Improvement Solutions, Inc., Omaha,
NE; President, Academy for Health & Productivity Management
2 Principal, Optimal Health Management; Associate Professor,
Texas Woman’s University, TX
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