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June 7, 2026Diabetes

Among 93 encounters, hyperglycemia was identified in 15.1% (n=14) and diabetes education was delivered in 98.9% (n=92).

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Why the study?

Does point-of-care diabetes screening and education in a free clinic setting identify high-risk individuals and facilitate linkage to care?

Population

93 encounters of underserved individuals attending a free street clinic in Galveston County, Texas.

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

JLJoy LiNNNHU NGUYENCBCAMERON BRADY

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Overview

Point-of-care diabetes screening in a free clinic setting is feasible and effectively identifies hyperglycemia in underserved populations.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of point-of-care diabetes screening and education in a free clinic.
  • Implemented weekly voluntary finger-stick blood glucose testing starting August 2025.
  • Collected participant data on medical and family history and provided diabetes education.
  • Conducted descriptive statistical analysis on data from August to December 2025.
  • 15.1% of participants (n=14) exhibited hyperglycemia.
  • Mean blood glucose for all participants was 126.6 mg/dL; 21.9% (n=16) reported a diabetes history.
  • Diabetes education was delivered in 98.9% (n=92) of encounters.

Structured PICO

Does point-of-care diabetes screening and education in a free clinic setting identify high-risk individuals and facilitate linkage to care?

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Population
93 encounters of underserved individuals attending a free street clinic in Galveston County, Texas.
I
Intervention
Point-of-care diabetes mellitus screening (weekly voluntary finger-stick blood glucose testing) and diabetes education.
O
Outcome
Feasibility and utilization of point-of-care DM screening (identification of hyperglycemia, provision of education, linkage to care).

Point-of-care diabetes screening in a free clinic setting is feasible and effectively identifies hyperglycemia in underserved populations.

Limitations

  • Lack of tracking referral adherence
  • Lack of point-of-care HbA1c testing

Cite This Study

Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250ac07def13d035e1ad4ahttps://doi.org/10.2337/db26-2218-p
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