Using tailored food support to improve diabetes health
Food is Medicine: Randomized Trial of Medically-Tailored Food Support for Diabetes Health
This study is looking at how specially designed meals and nutrition education can help people with type 2 diabetes who struggle to get enough healthy food, aiming to improve their eating habits and overall health over six months.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10690457 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how providing medically tailored food support can help individuals with type 2 diabetes, particularly those facing food insecurity. Participants will receive a diet specifically designed to meet their nutritional needs, along with education from registered dietitians. The program aims to improve not only dietary habits but also overall health outcomes, including mental well-being and diabetes management. The intervention lasts for six months and is conducted in collaboration with a local nutrition agency.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with type 2 diabetes who are also experiencing food insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or those who are food secure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals with diabetes by addressing food insecurity and enhancing dietary quality.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for similar interventions that combine nutrition support with chronic disease management.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palar, Kartika — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Palar, Kartika
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.