American Diabetes Month: Insights on Managing Diabetes and Cancer Care

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0:00 Diabetes Awareness
2:40 Diabetes and Cancer
4:05 Nutritional Considerations
5:02 Multidisciplinary Approach
6:23 Advice to Clinicians

November is American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness and enhance care strategies for the 38 million Americans living with diabetes. In this episode, Joseph Kalis, PharmD, BCOP, a board-certified oncology pharmacist with type 1 diabetes, shares his expertise on managing diabetes, particularly for patients navigating the challenges of diabetes alongside cancer treatment.

Key topics include:
The differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their management
How cancer treatments, like steroids, can impact blood sugar levels
Nutritional strategies for maintaining blood sugar stability and supporting overall health
The importance of a multidisciplinary team approach for optimizing patient care
Rare cases of cancer treatments triggering autoimmune type 1 diabetes

Dr. Kalis emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans, collaboration between healthcare providers, and resilience for patients managing these chronic conditions.

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