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Insulin Knowledge, Handling, and Storage among Diabetic Pilgrims during the Hajj Mass Gathering.

Saber YezliYara M YassinAbdulaziz MushiBander BalkhiAnas A Khan
Published in: Journal of diabetes research (2021)
Inadequate knowledge and inappropriate practices regarding insulin handling and storage were identified among diabetic Hajj pilgrims, which could compromise the quality of insulin and lead to health hazards. Improving diabetic pilgrims' knowledge of diabetes management, including insulin storage, will be beneficial during the pilgrimage and beyond.
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