Key result
Point-of-care diabetes screening at street clinics identifies hyperglycemia in ~15% of patient encounters.
Why the study?
High rates of poverty and uninsured residents in Galveston County limit access to preventive healthcare, raising the risk of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus and related long-term complications.
Does point-of-care diabetes screening and education in a free clinic setting identify high-risk individuals and facilitate linkage to care?
Population
93 participants at a free street clinic for underserved populations in Galveston County, Texas
Design
Descriptive feasibility study
Authors
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Supports feasibility of point-of-care screening in free clinics; leaves open impact on linkage to care or outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=93)
No
Does point-of-care diabetes screening and education in a free clinic setting identify high-risk individuals and facilitate linkage to care?
Point-of-care diabetes screening in a free clinic setting is feasible and effectively identifies hyperglycemia in underserved populations.
Li et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetes mellitus (n=93). Point-of-care diabetes screening and education was evaluated on Hyperglycemia (non-fasting BG ≥200 mg/dL or 8-hour fasting BG ≥126 mg/dL). Point-of-care diabetes screening at a free street clinic identified hyperglycemia in 15.1% of encounters and facilitated diabetes education in 98.9% of encounters.
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