Diabetes Training Scenarios

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IL-Specialist contacted Ms. Turney to schedule an appointment to discuss her case for diabetes training.
Ms. Turnery informed me that she no longer need the diabetic training. She states that she has received the training with her physician. Ms.Turney states that she does not need any other services at this

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