Tedious, Tiresome, and Dull: An Unrecognized Problem That We Can Solve

Author: William H. Polonsky

Abstract

Editor’s Note: This article is adapted from the virtual address Dr. Polonsky delivered as the recipient of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award for 2020. He delivered the address in June 2020 during the Association’s 80th Scientific Sessions, held online as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019.

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33627999/

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