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Impact of diabetes (type 2) and glycemic control on health-related outcomes of patients receiving chemotherapy for non-metastatic breast cancer: a retrospective analysis

Purpose To examine the impact of diabetes (type 2) and glycemic control on healthcare-related outcomes (healthcare utilization, adverse effects, and treatment modifications) in non-metastatic breast cancer (NMBC) patients during chemotherapy treatment. Methods This was a retrospective study of 243 N...

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Published in:Supportive care in cancer 2023-02, Vol.31 (2), p.114, Article 114
Main Authors: Phillips, Allison L., Reeves, David J., Storey, Susan
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Language:English
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Summary:Purpose To examine the impact of diabetes (type 2) and glycemic control on healthcare-related outcomes (healthcare utilization, adverse effects, and treatment modifications) in non-metastatic breast cancer (NMBC) patients during chemotherapy treatment. Methods This was a retrospective study of 243 NMBC patients (stages 1–3) with/without diabetes receiving neoadjuvant or adjuvant cytotoxic chemotherapy. The primary study endpoint was to compare healthcare utilization between NMBC patients with and without diabetes. Secondary study endpoints included adverse events and chemotherapy treatment modifications. Additional analyses were conducted to compare these health-related outcomes by glycemic control status. Results NMBC patients with diabetes had higher utilization of emergency department (ED) services ( 52% vs. 33%, p  = 0.013) and a higher frequency of unplanned inpatient admissions (35% vs. 19%, p  = 0.014). Additionally, NMBC patients with diabetes had a higher incidence of infection and treatment modifications. NMBC patients, regardless of diabetes diagnosis, who had poor glycemic control, specifically hyperglycemia (per random blood glucose), during the study period also had increased healthcare utilization, adverse effects, and treatment modifications. Patients with a baseline HbA1c ≥ 7 had a greater number of ED visits and a higher incidence of infection than those without diabetes. Conclusion Diabetes and glycemic control may impact the health-related outcomes of NMBC patients. Additional studies are needed to confirm these findings and determine optimal monitoring and management strategies for NMBC patients with diabetes and/or poor glycemic control during cytotoxic chemotherapy.
ISSN:0941-4355
1433-7339
DOI:10.1007/s00520-022-07563-9