Improving diabetes management through home food delivery in rural areas
Home Food Delivery for Diabetes Management in Patients of Rural Clinics
This study is looking at how delivering healthy food boxes right to the homes of people with type 2 diabetes in rural areas can help them eat better and manage their diabetes, while also providing helpful recipes and tips.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10854776 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of delivering healthy food boxes directly to the homes of individuals with type 2 diabetes living in rural areas. The program aims to address food insecurity, which is prevalent in these communities, by providing not only nutritious food but also educational materials and recipes to help patients manage their diabetes effectively. By focusing on adherence and scalability, the project seeks to improve glycemic control and overall diet quality among participants. The approach is designed to be accessible and tailored to the specific needs of rural populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults living in rural areas who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and experience food insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or those living in urban areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance diabetes management and food security for patients in rural areas.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in improving health outcomes for food insecure individuals with diabetes through similar interventions, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcelfish, Pearl — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Mcelfish, Pearl
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.