Prescription for produce: could free groceries lower blood sugar?

NCT ID NCT07674979

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: West Virginia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving people with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity monthly vouchers for fruits and vegetables can improve blood sugar control. Participants receive $100 per month in produce-only gift cards along with dietary education for five months, then switch to usual care, or vice versa. Researchers track changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, and food security over 10 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: produce gift card and dietary education
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that providing free fruits and vegetables helps control blood sugar and improves overall health in people with diabetes who struggle to afford healthy food.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with 88 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is short-term, and any benefits might not last.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

West Virginia University Heart and Vascular Institute

Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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