Quality improvement efforts in a safety net institution: Increased diabetes screening is associated with lower HbA1c at diagnosis and improved HbA1c outcomes in youth with type 2 diabetes.

Youth with HbA1c <7% at diagnosis were less likely to have poorly controlled diabetes at follow-up. Prescription of glucometers for youth with HbA1c in this range was associated with improved HbA1c outcomes and deserves further study including components of glucometer teaching.