Insulin before knee steroid shot to prevent high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a dose of insulin before a knee steroid injection helps keep blood sugar from spiking afterwards. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who are not already using insulin or certain diabetes pills.
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Who can take part
- Age 40 to 80 years
- Have type 2 diabetes for at least 6 months
- Your blood sugar control (HbA1c) is between 6.5% and 9.0% in the last 30 days
- Have knee osteoarthritis and are scheduled for a steroid injection in that knee
- Do not currently take insulin, sulfonylureas, or meglitinides for diabetes
- Can check your blood sugar at home and wear a glucose monitor for a week
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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