Free groceries delivered to your door may improve diabetes control
NCT ID NCT07529184
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed trial tested whether providing free, healthy food boxes every two weeks for six months could improve blood sugar control and health behaviors in adults with type 2 diabetes living in a low-income community. 405 participants were randomly assigned to receive the food boxes plus nutrition education or usual care. The study measured changes in A1C, food security, and diabetes self-management.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Healthy food boxes (produce, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, yogurt, cheese) delivered every two weeks for 6 months
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that providing healthy food and nutrition education helps people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar and overall health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all communities. The program is short-term (6 months) and relies on home delivery, which may not be feasible everywhere.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Community Medical Centers
Stockton, California, 95210, United States
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