Award
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 5R01DK125831-05
Food is Medicine: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Medically Tailored Meals For Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Food Insecurity
Recipient
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Award Amount
$567,894.00
Ceiling
$567,894.00
Awarded
August 14, 2024
Identifier
5R01DK125831-05
A clinical trial funded by NIDDK to evaluate medically tailored meals for type 2 diabetes patients with food insecurity, focusing on Hemoglobin A1c and other health measures.
Description
This project involves a randomized clinical trial to assess the efficacy of medically tailored meals for individuals with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity. The primary outcome is Hemoglobin A1c at 6 months, with secondary outcomes including physiologic, behavioral, and psychosocial measures. The project is funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).