An Evaluation of Blood Glucose Levels and Insulin Requirement After Subacromial Corticosteroid Injection in Insulin Dependent Diabetics

An Evaluation of Blood Glucose Levels and Insulin Requirement After Subacromial Corticosteroid Injection in Insulin Dependent Diabetics

The overall purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a corticosteroid shoulder injection on glucose levels in insulin-dependent diabetic men and women.

Inclusion Criteria

• Insulin-dependent diabetic
• Age 18+
• Shoulder pain for over 4 weeks duration that is uncontrolled with activity modification or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Use of glucometer for blood sugar monitoring
• Well controlled blood glucose levels
• Hemoglobin A1c less than or equal to 7.5

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous corticosteroid injection within the past 6 months
• Active infection
• Pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant
• Previous adverse event with corticosteroid or lidocaine use