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Cancer Community of Practice, hosted by CLCH Academy Events – Webinar event: Cancer treatment and diabetes- what do you need to know?

13 December 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

When: Friday 13th December, 13.00 – 14.00

Speaker: Irene Doldon, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Vernova Healthcare CIC

A webinar aimed at nurses and AHPs (includes Pharmacists) working in primary care, community settings or specialist cancer roles wanting to learn more about the specific considerations in diabetes management and considerations for patients during cancer treatment.

Covering:

  • The importance of blood glucose monitoring rather than relying on HbA1c
  • The use of Libre whilst having cancer treatment (especially for those with chemotherapy induced neuropathy)
  • GLP-1 and SGLT2i risks with cancer treatment
  • The use of Gliclazide- considerations
  • Immunotherapy mediated Type 1 Diabetes – easily missed and misdiagnosed as Type 2
  • Steroids and the effect of glucose transporters
  • When to refer to a specialist service

Register for your place using the Booking link to CoP events.