Reducing food insecurity for African American adults with diabetes
Official title: Lowering the impact of Food Insecurity in African American Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (LIFT-DM)
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-11186463 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | September 6, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $22,722 |
| NIH project number | 7R01MD013826-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11186463 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes who experience food insecurity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are food secure or do not have Type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how food insecurity impacts African American adults living with Type 2 diabetes and explores various food supplementation strategies to improve their health. The study will compare the effectiveness of mailed stock boxes of food versus food vouchers in helping participants achieve better glycemic control. Additionally, it will assess whether combining both food options provides greater benefits than using either one alone. By focusing on this vulnerable population, the research aims to identify effective interventions that can enhance dietary quality and overall health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of diabetes and better health outcomes for African American adults facing food insecurity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing food insecurity can lead to improved health outcomes in similar populations, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Egede, Leonard E. — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Egede, Leonard E.
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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.