NOURISH: A community partnership to improve nutrition security for pregnant women with pregestational diabetes

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What this research studies

This project partners healthcare providers with community services to ensure pregnant women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have reliable access to nutritious foods and eating guidance. It combines weekly produce deliveries with clinic-based nutrition support to address both medical and social needs that affect glycemic control. The study plans to implement the NOURISH approach in real-world settings to see if better food access and education can lead to healthier pregnancies. If successful, it could offer a practical model for reducing complications tied to poor glycemic control during pregnancy.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Ohio State University
  Columbus, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Venkatesh, Kartik Kailas — Ohio State University
• Study coordinator: Venkatesh, Kartik Kailas

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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