Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Cortisone Shot Advisable In A Type 1 Diabetic Patient?
Hi I’m a type 1 diabetic. they said I have inflammation, tendinitis in my should. They want me to get a Cortizone shot and try Pt again. but my blood sugar have been running in the 300 400. I was in a coma about five years ago. that’s when I had a blood clot as well so my question is should I take the shot or try something else?
Wed, 20 Mar 2019
Hello,
As you have pain in the shoulder I will advise undergoing safer therapy with a physiotherapist like - therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy. This will help reduce the pain.
Cortisone can be given but when sugar levels are high it's better to avoid. Along with physiotherapy electrical Modalities and exercise therapy should do well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
As you have pain in the shoulder I will advise undergoing safer therapy with a physiotherapist like - therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy. This will help reduce the pain.
Cortisone can be given but when sugar levels are high it's better to avoid. Along with physiotherapy electrical Modalities and exercise therapy should do well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....