July 21, 2026 · Circulation · DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.077982

Effects of a "Food Is Medicine" Intervention on Glucose Control Among Medicaid-Insured Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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This study investigates the impact of medically tailored groceries (MTG) on glucose control among Medicaid-insured patients with type 2 diabetes. The randomized controlled trial found that participants receiving MTG experienced a significant reduction in hemoglobin A1c levels compared to the control group, along with improvements in food and nutrition security. The findings suggest that MTG can be an effective intervention for managing diabetes in underserved populations.

Claudia Nau, Jason H Y Wu, Bing Han, Mina Habib, Xia Li, Ariadna Padilla, Casey Nelson, Ceping Chao, Pamela Schwartz, Dariush Mozaffarian

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