Diabetes Education + Food Assistance for Type 2 Diabetes
(LIFT-DM Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing different ways to help low-income African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes manage their blood sugar. It combines diabetes education with either food vouchers, mailed food boxes, or both. The goal is to see if these methods improve blood sugar control better than education alone.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems to focus on food assistance and education for managing diabetes.
Is the combination of diabetes education and food assistance safe for humans?
How does the Diabetes Education + Food Assistance treatment differ from other treatments for type 2 diabetes?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Diabetes Education + Food Assistance for Type 2 Diabetes?
Research shows that diabetes education programs can improve dietary habits, such as reducing calorie and fat intake, which are important for managing Type 2 diabetes. Additionally, offering vouchers for healthy food has been suggested to increase the completion of diabetes self-management education, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of the treatment.15101112
Who Is on the Research Team?
Rebekah J Walker, PhD
Principal Investigator
State University of New York at Buffalo
Leonard E Egede, MD
Principal Investigator
State University of New York at Buffalo
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for African American adults with Type 2 Diabetes who are experiencing food insecurity, have an income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level or are Medicaid eligible, and can communicate in English. Participants must be over 21 years old with a clinical diagnosis of diabetes and HbA1c levels >=8%. Those with drug/alcohol dependency, short life expectancy, significant dementia, active psychosis, or involvement in other diabetes trials cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive diabetes education and food supplementation (vouchers and/or stock boxes) for 12 months
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Diabetes Education Only
- Diabetes Education Plus Combination of Monthly Food Vouchers and Stock Boxes
- Diabetes Education Plus Monthly Food Vouchers
- Diabetes Education Plus Monthly Stock Boxes
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
State University of New York at Buffalo
Lead Sponsor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Lead Sponsor