Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich at DiabetesMine.com
Rich has a very impressive new title at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston; he's Director of Medical Affairs, Healthcare Services, and Strategic Initiatives, which would be totally intimidating if he weren't such an easygoing and approachable person. We became friends writing a book together last year, and I am delighted to be able to tap his deep knowledge on diabetes drugs and treatments.
A Guest Post by Richard Jackson, MD
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