Lowering the impact of food insecurity in African American adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (LIFT-DM) – Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

There is strong evidence that disparities in the burden of diabetes exist by both race and poverty. Food insecurity, or an inability to or limitation in accessing nutritionally adequate food, is an important modifiable social determinant of health, particularly in adults with chronic disease. African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and more likely than whites to be food insecure.

Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - November 6, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Rebekah J. Walker, Rebecca G. Knapp, Clara E. Dismuke-Greer, Renee E. Walker, Mukoso N. Ozieh, Leonard E. Egede Source Type: research