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Jamaican’s new study into type 2 diabetes treatment yields promising results

New research from a Jamaican has yielded promising results for more effective treatment and management options for patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. The study, titled 'Combined Supplementation of S-Nitro Glutathione and Glutathione...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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