Hyperglycemia and Cancer: A State-of-the-Science Review.

This article discusses normal glucose regulation and hyperglycemic pathways, hyperglycemia in patients with cancer, hyperglycemia and cancer-related inflammation, and outcomes (e.g., infections, mortality, symptoms).
IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH: Understanding the contributors to and consequences of hyperglycemia can guide the development of screening tools to predict which individuals are at the greatest risk for hyperglycemic episodes prior to starting cancer therapies. Research can lead to glycemic guidelines specific to patients with cancer for better outcomes.
PMID: 31225836 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Oncology Nursing Forum - June 23, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Hammer M, Storey S, Hershey DS, Brady VJ, Davis E, Mandolfo N, Bryant AL, Olausson J Tags: Oncol Nurs Forum Source Type: research