Food Assistance and Education for Type 2 Diabetes

Linking Education, Produce Provision, and Community Referrals to Improve Diabetes Care (LINK)

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Nutrition Poor Food Deprivation
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
568 (estimated)
Sponsor
Ohio State University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with type 2 diabetes who struggle with food access. Participants will receive help with food, diabetes education, and community resources to help manage their diabetes better.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
  • My hemoglobin A1c is 7.5% or higher
  • I answered positively on a food security questionnaire

You may not be able to join if

  • I am not willing to allow my information to be shared with Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This is a pragmatic randomized controlled trial (pRCT) that aims to test the effect of produce provision, diabetes education, and community referrals on hemoglobin A1c levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes experiencing food insecurity.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Type 2 Diabetes based on American Diabetes Association Criteria * Hemoglobin A1c ≥ 7.5% * Screen Positive on 2-item Food Security Screener Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling to Attest to Release of Information to Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Contacts

Luiza Reopell, BS

614-653-8213

luiza.reopell@osumc.edu

CONTACT

Daniel Walker, PhD

614-293-2428

Daniel.Walker@osumc.edu

CONTACT