5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Diabetes self-care declined among patients undergoing breast cancer treatment, impacting glycemic control and increasing emotional distress.

• 2

  Breast cancer treatment often took precedence over diabetes management, leading to reduced adherence to diet, exercise, and medication.

• 3

  Patients reported treatment-related symptoms disrupted diabetes routines, complicating self-management and control of glucose levels.

• 4

  Mental health issues, including cancer-related post-traumatic stress, were linked to poorer diabetes control and increased emotional impact.

• 5

  A personalized diabetes care model with virtual visits showed promise in reducing diabetes distress and improving treatment satisfaction.