Insulin delivery: New methods
The Story
Will an insulin mouth spray replace painful needles?
Program: Health Matters
Broadcast Date: March 27, 2000
Guest(s): Jean-Louis Chessan, Vicki Guy
Host: Norma Lee MacLeod
Duration: 4:49
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