Eat Well Produce Benefit for Diabetes
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests if giving diabetes patients gift cards for fruits and vegetables, along with nutrition education, can improve their health. It focuses on those who struggle to afford healthy food. The goal is to see if this helps manage their diabetes better.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on diet and nutrition, so you may not need to change your medications, but it's best to confirm with the trial organizers.
Is the Eat Well Produce Benefit for Diabetes treatment safe for humans?
The studies suggest that programs promoting increased intake of fruits and vegetables, like the Eat Well Produce Benefit, are generally safe and can improve health outcomes in people with diabetes. Participants in these programs reported high satisfaction and improved dietary habits, with no safety concerns mentioned.12345
How does the Eat Well treatment for diabetes differ from other treatments?
The Eat Well treatment is unique because it focuses on dietary changes, emphasizing the consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains, which can improve glycemic control and reduce diabetes risk. Unlike traditional medications, this approach uses food as a form of therapy to manage diabetes.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Eat Well for diabetes?
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for diabetes patients who struggle with getting enough food (food insecurity). They must have been active in the Duke Diabetes Registry within the past year and had at least one outpatient A1c measurement. There are no specific exclusion criteria, so a wide range of individuals facing these challenges may qualify.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive an $80 monthly benefit for eligible produce for 12 months and diabetes education materials
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including HbA1c measurements and ED visits
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Eat Well
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Duke University
Lead Sponsor