Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 — In-Home Weight Loss Program for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Delivered by Interactive Cable Television Technology
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Interventional studies are often prospective and are specifically tailored to evaluate direct impacts of treatment or preventive measures on disease.
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