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How Can Diabetes Be Managed While On Chemotherapy?

My husband has pancreatic cancer, he had the Whipple procedure in September, 2016. He started chemo Oct.31, 2016. he is now in remission and no longer taking chemo. He is eating very well, but, continues to lose weight. I have done everything I can to add calories to his diet. He is now diabetic bc of his pancreas being removed. We are having a hard time controlling his blood sugar levels. He is very insulin sensitive. Any comments on what else we can do?

posted on Fri, 24 Feb 2017

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Critical Care Specialist, Dr. MOHAMMED ABDULLAH's Response

Hello,

Sad to hear that your husband is been recovering from such a serious Illness, give him the Diet as advised by the Dietician/Oncologist.

Please adjust the Insulin dosage levels based upon the lab values FBS,PLBS & Hba1C please see a general physician or Diabetologist for dosage or you can contact me on my number.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah

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How Can Diabetes Be Managed While On Chemotherapy?

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