Produce Prescription Program to Help American Indian Older Adults with Diabetes Risk
Official title: A Produce Prescription Program Aimed at Reducing Food Insecurity and Type 2 Diabetes Risk among Native American Older Adults
Funded at University of Montana · NIH-11401066 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-based program will provide healthy foods to AI older adults to help reduce food insecurity and lower type 2 diabetes risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Montana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Missoula, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2020 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $231,800 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM130418-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401066 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
AI adults 50 years and older living on or near the Confederated Salish and Kootenai reservation who experience food insecurity.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without food insecurity or those not participating in the program may see limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes to design and test a Produce Prescription Program in a rural AI community. Using a CBPR approach, researchers will collaborate with local health departments and community members to implement a nutrition program that connects fresh produce access with health outcomes. The study will track changes in food security and health indicators among AI older adults on the Flathead Reservation over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce food insecurity and potentially lower diabetes risk in AI communities.
How similar studies have gone: There is growing interest in PPPs, but studies specifically in rural AI older adults are limited, making this approach relatively novel in this population.
Where this research is happening
-
University of Montana
Missoula, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pedersen, Maja — University of Montana
- Study coordinator: Pedersen, Maja
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Reducing food insecurity for African American adults with diabetes
This study is looking at how not having enough food affects African American adults with Type 2 diabetes and is testing whether sending them food boxes or giving them food vouchers helps them manage their blood sugar better, or if using both together works best.
-
Helping people with type 2 diabetes who struggle to access food manage their condition better.
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.
-
Using tailored meals to help people with diabetes and food insecurity
This study is looking at how providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals can help people with type 2 diabetes who struggle to get enough food, and it also offers tips on managing their diabetes better.
-
Improving access to healthy food and nutrition education for American Indian and Alaska Native adults with diabetes
This study is testing a friendly nutrition program designed to help American Indian and Alaska Native adults with type 2 diabetes learn how to make healthier food choices, so they can better manage their diabetes and enjoy tasty meals.
-
Subtyping Core for Research on the Causes of Type 2 Diabetes (SCORE-T2D)
A new U01 grant from a university research team aims to understand why Type 2 diabetes differs so much between people and how to tailor prevention and treatment.
-
Michigan Diabetes Project: A Peer-Led Self-Management Program for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
A peer-led self-management program for adults with type 2 diabetes is being tested to see if it improves blood sugar control and daily diabetes care.
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.