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what is the correct way to transcribe type 2 diabetes

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type 2 diabetes
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Just like you had it. 


Type 2 diabetes
Subject: Type 2 diabetes

How would y'all transcibe type 2 diabetes.  With a 2 or roman numerals?


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Subject: Niaspan 2 gm is the correct way to transcribe it.. nm

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Really? I always transcribe it V.A.C. since it is tradmarked that way. I gues both would be correct
Subject: Really? I always transcribe it V.A.C. since it is tradmarked that way. I gues both would be correct

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Subject: yes, capitalize; type 2 diabetes mellitus

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it was changed by the American Diabetes Association years ago to type 2 NM
Subject: it was changed by the American Diabetes Association years ago to type 2 NM

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Type II diabetes vs. Type 2....sm
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Subject: Type 2 DM or type II DM, which is correct? nm


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