Healthy meals as medicine: new study tests food support for diabetes
NCT ID NCT04959487
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether providing six months of diabetes-tailored meals and nutrition counseling can improve blood sugar control and reduce food insecurity in adults with type 2 diabetes. 281 participants received either the food support plus counseling or usual care. The main goals were to see changes in HbA1c (a measure of blood sugar) and food security scores.
What this could mean
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Active substance
medically-tailored food support and nutritional counseling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that providing healthy food and nutrition advice is an effective way to help manage type 2 diabetes and reduce food insecurity.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is short-term (6 months), and long-term benefits or cost savings are not yet proven.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Project Open Hand
San Francisco, California, 94109, United States