Diabetologists and Oncologists attitudes towards treating diabetes in the oncologic patient: Insights from an exploratory survey

• Published in: Diabetes research and clinical practice Vol. 143; pp. 420 - 427
• Main Authors: Clemente, Gennaro, Giorgini, Marisa, Mancini, Marcello, Gallo, Marco
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier B.V 01.09.2018
• Subjects: Antidiabetic drugs; Clinical management; SMBG; Survey; Tumors; Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Antidiabetic drugs; SMBG; Survey; Clinical management; Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Tumors; clinical management; type 2 diabetes mellitus; survey; tumors; antidiabetic drugs

Diabetes and cancer frequently coexist in the same subject, often having relevant effects on the management and prognosis of the oncologic patient. However, existing guidelines do not deal with many clinical issues in this setting appropriately. In evaluating the opinions of Diabetologists and Oncol...