Evaluating how nutrition assistance helps prevent and control diabetes in low-income communities
DP20-002 - Evaluation of Natural Experiments of Nutrition Assistance to Prevent and Control Diabetes among Low-Income Communities
This study is looking at how programs that help people buy healthy food, like SNAP and WIC, can improve the health of individuals with type 2 diabetes living in low-income areas, and it wants to hear from you about your experiences to find better ways to manage diabetes through good nutrition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10854698 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of nutrition assistance programs, such as SNAP and WIC, on the health outcomes of individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in low-income communities. It aims to understand how food insecurity impacts diabetes management and progression, and how improving access to nutritious food can enhance health and reduce costs. By analyzing large-scale natural experiments, the study seeks to identify effective strategies for improving dietary quality and health outcomes across different age groups. Patients may be asked to share their experiences and health data to help evaluate the effectiveness of these programs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in low-income communities who are at risk for or currently managing type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not from low-income backgrounds or do not have type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs for individuals with type 2 diabetes in low-income communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that nutrition assistance programs can positively impact dietary habits and health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schillinger, Dean — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Schillinger, Dean
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.