Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
Volume 61, Issue 2 , Pages 125-132 , August 2003

Assessing weight-related quality of life in obese persons with type 2 diabetes

  • Ronette L. Kolotkin

      Affiliations

    • Obesity and Quality of Life Consulting, 1004 Norwood Avenue, Durham, NC 27707, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1-919-493-9995; fax: +1-919-493-9925
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  • Ross D. Crosby

      Affiliations

    • Neuropsychiatric Research Institute, 700 First Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58107, USA
    • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 1919 North Elm Street, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
    • ,
  • G.Rhys Williams

      Affiliations

    • Bristol-Myers Squibb, P.O. Box 4000, Princeton, NJ 08543, USA

Received 24 September 2002 ,Revised 3 April 2003 ,Accepted 16 April 2003.

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Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
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