A Pilot, 3-arm Randomized Controlled Trial of a Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program for Patients With Type Two Diabetes
This study looks at whether giving patients vouchers to buy more fruits and vegetables helps them better manage their Type 2 diabetes. It aims to see if easier access to healthy food improves blood sugar levels and makes it easier for patients to follow their diabetes care plans.
You may be able to join if you are a patient at Penn State Health St. Joe's with Type 2 diabetes, have an A1c level of 7% or higher, and face financial challenges with buying food. Please note that you should not have attended recent diabetes education programs or been diagnosed within the last six months.
Participants will be placed into one of three groups: receiving standard care, receiving fruit and vegetable vouchers, or receiving both vouchers and extra diabetes education. Throughout the study, you will have your blood drawn to track how these changes affect your health.
This study is currently recruiting patients at Penn State Health St. Joe's Medical Center in Reading, Pennsylvania.
- 1Participants receive free or discounted healthy food options.
- 2The study helps researchers understand how food access impacts long-term health.
- 3Participation involves regular health checks, including blood tests.
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