Abstract
Objective: Several studies have shown a link between MSK issues and Diabetes Mellitus [DM]. Additionally, we made a similar finding in our clinic for shoulder disorders: many patients who came in with shoulder discomfort had diabetes or had blood sugar levels that were bordering on prediabetes. To ascertain the occurrence of prediabetes and diabetes in these individuals, we set out to analyze the patient’s blood glucose levels who complained of shoulder discomfort.
Methods: Patients who presented with shoulder discomfort to a clinic for shoulder disorders between August 2022 and December 2022 were included in the current cross-sectional investigation [4 months]. Patients with acute trauma-related shoulder discomfort who had had surgery or fractured the afflicted limb in the past were not included. Before enrolment, all of the patients provided their informed permission. Data on the patients, including demographic and clinical information, were gathered using a checklist created by the researcher. SPSS v.26 was used to analyze the data.
Results: Of the 564 individuals who matched the study’s eligibility requirements and were included, 18.8% had diabetes mellitus [DM], 25.9% had prediabetes, and 55.3% had fasting blood sugar levels that were within the normal range. In addition, the odds of having abnormal FBS levels were higher in men [54% vs. 33.9%] than in women. Additionally, there was no association between blood sugar levels and any particular underlying disease for shoulder discomfort [P-value =0.191].
Conclusions: Based on the findings of the current study, it was determined that patients with shoulder discomfort had a greater frequency of DM than the general population, necessitating additional research in this area. Additionally, it is important to highlight the detection of DM risk factors, particularly in cultures lacking regular DM screening.
Keywords: diabetes, shoulder, glucose