Lowering the Impact of Food Insecurity in African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (LIFT-DM) (LIFT-DM)
Type 2 Diabetes
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Type 2 Diabetes
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1) age >=21 years; 2) self-report as African American/non-Hispanic Black; 3) screen positive for food insecurity over past 12-months using screening questionnaire; 4) clinical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and HbA1c >=8% at the screening visit; 5) income <=133% of federal poverty level based on household income and size of household or Medicaid eligible; 6) able to communicate in English.
Exclusion Criteria: 1) Mental confusion on interview suggesting significant dementia; 2) Participation in other diabetes clinical trials; 3) Alcohol or drug abuse/dependency; 4) Active psychosis or acute mental disorder; and 5) Life expectancy <12 months.
Sites / Locations
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Active Comparator
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Group 1- Diabetes Education Only
Group 2 - Diabetes Education Plus Monthly Food Vouchers
Group 3 - Diabetes Education Plus Monthly Stock Boxes
Group 4 -- Diabetes Education Plus Combination of Monthly Food
Individuals assigned to this group will receive diabetes education and skills training but will not receive food supplementation.
Individuals assigned to this group will receive diabetes education and skills training and monthly food vouchers for use at local Farmer's markets mailed to their home.
Individuals assigned to this group will receive diabetes education and skills training and monthly stock boxes with diabetes appropriate food items mailed to their home.
Individuals assigned to this group will receive diabetes education and skills training, monthly food vouchers for use at local Farmer's markets mailed to their home, and monthly stock boxes with diabetes appropriate food items mailed to their home.