Improving food access and nutrition for people with type 2 diabetes
Official title: Food and Resources Expanded to Support Health and Type 2 Diabetes (FRESH-T2D)
Funded at University of Arizona · NIH-11030719 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to help people with type 2 diabetes, especially those with limited income, eat better and manage their diabetes by trying out new food programs at community health centers to see if they work well and are liked by patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | January 20, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $240,373 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK132300-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11030719 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults with type 2 diabetes who experience food insecurity and are seeking care at community health centers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or those who have stable access to nutritious food may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance food security and nutrition for individuals with type 2 diabetes, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. It aims to implement and evaluate food-focused interventions at Federally Qualified Health Centers to determine their feasibility and acceptability among patients. The study will assess whether these interventions can lead to meaningful improvements in diabetes management and overall health outcomes. By addressing the social determinants of health, the research seeks to create sustainable solutions for better dietary habits and diabetes control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary quality and better management of type 2 diabetes for low-income patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing food insecurity can positively impact health outcomes, but this specific approach is novel and has not been rigorously tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hingle, Melanie Daniela — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Hingle, Melanie Daniela
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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.