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Fast Fact: Diabetes and Cancer
Fast Fact: Diabetes and CancerIf you have diabetes, you may see more changes in your blood sugar during cancer treatment.To help keep your blood sugar in a healthy range, your healthcare provider may have you: Checkyour blood sugar more often; Change the dose of your diabetes medicine;Or start a new medicine for diabetes.Ask your healthcare provider how cancer treatment may affect your diabetes. Together, you canmake a plan to help you feel betterPage 1 ofThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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