Helping people with type 2 diabetes who struggle to access food manage their condition better.
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support for People with Type 2 Diabetes Experiencing Food Insecurity: A Mixed Methods Study
This study is creating a special program to help people with type 2 diabetes who struggle to get enough healthy food, by understanding their unique challenges and finding better ways to support them in managing their diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10995587 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a tailored education and support program for individuals with type 2 diabetes who face food insecurity. It aims to identify the unique challenges these individuals encounter in managing their diabetes, including nutritional and psychological barriers. By using a mixed methods approach, the study will gather both quantitative and qualitative data to inform the creation of effective strategies that enhance diabetes self-management. The ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with type 2 diabetes who are experiencing food insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or those who are food secure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for individuals facing food insecurity.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically addressing diabetes self-management education for food-insecure populations, similar approaches have shown promise in improving health outcomes in other vulnerable groups.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gu, Kristine — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Gu, Kristine
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.