Diabetic patients are prone to develop hand conditions that are frequently managed
with local corticosteroid injections. It is well known that these injections can result
in a transient elevation in serum glucose levels in diabetic patients. Hemoglobin
A1c (HbA1c) is the accepted measure of long-term plasma glucose control in diabetic
patients. The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between HbA1c levels
and the intensity of the increased blood glucose levels after corticosteroid injections.
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Thursday, September 18, 2014 • 2:54–2:59 PM
Category: Evaluation/Diagnosis, Prognosis/Outcomes, Patient Education
Keyword: Hand and Wrist, Diseases and Disorders
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