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  • 1Centre for Integrated Healthcare Research, School of Medicine and Health, Durham University, Durham, UK. j.h.howse@durham.ac.uk

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Diabetes screening using random capillary blood glucose (rCBG) tests in optometry practices is highly acceptable to the public. This convenient and comfortable screening method in optician settings offers a new opportunity for early diabetes detection.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Diabetes is a primary cause of blindness in working-age adults.
  • Optometrists currently screen for diabetic eye disease but not for diabetes itself.
  • Evaluating the public's acceptance of diabetes screening in optometry practices is crucial for implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the acceptability of random capillary blood glucose (rCBG) testing for diabetes screening among individuals attending optometry practices.
  • To determine public willingness to utilize optometry practices for diabetes risk assessment.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot screening service for diabetes risk factors was conducted in five optometry practices in North East England.
  • One thousand and two individuals participated in the screening using rCBG tests over 20 weeks.
  • A questionnaire was administered to participants to gather feedback on convenience, comfort, and recommendation of the service.

Main Results:

  • A high return rate (93.7%) was achieved for the 939 completed questionnaires.
  • Over 98% found the optometry practice location convenient and would recommend the service.
  • 16.2% indicated they would have sought testing elsewhere (primarily GP), and only 3.2% reported discomfort with the test procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Diabetes screening via rCBG tests is convenient and comfortable for patients attending optometry practices.
  • The public would recommend this screening service, indicating its potential for high uptake.
  • Optometry practices represent an underutilized setting for identifying individuals at risk of diabetes.