Using food prescriptions to help youth with type 1 diabetes facing food insecurity
A PILOT AND FEASIBILITY EVALUATION OF FOOD PRESCRIPTION TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AMONG YOUTH WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES
This study is looking at how providing healthy food options and support can help kids aged 10-15 with type 1 diabetes who don’t always have enough to eat, aiming to improve their eating habits and overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11167142 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of food prescriptions on youth with type 1 diabetes who experience food insecurity. It aims to provide healthy food options through partnerships between healthcare providers and community food programs, along with a behavioral intervention to promote healthy eating. The program targets families with children aged 10-15 years and assesses both the feasibility and preliminary health outcomes of this approach. By combining food access with education and support, the study seeks to improve dietary habits and health outcomes for these youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth aged 10-15 years with type 1 diabetes who come from food insecure households.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or those who are not experiencing food insecurity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health and well-being of youth with type 1 diabetes by addressing food insecurity and promoting healthier eating habits.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with food prescription programs for adults with type 2 diabetes, but this specific approach for youth with type 1 diabetes is novel.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Butler, Ashley M — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Butler, Ashley M
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.