42-LB: Factors Associated with Use of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Programs in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Louisiana

Background: Prevalence of and factors associated with use of diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S) programs in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients in Louisiana (LA) have not been fully evaluated. Methods: We used EHRs from 3 hospital systems in LA (01/01/2013 to 10/31/2019). Eligible patients were 35-94 y-old with T2D based on ICD-codes, an antidiabetic drug prescription, an HbA1c ≥6.5%, an FPG ≥126, a 2-hr OGT ≥200,...