Effect of a Healthy Food Voucher on Blood Glucose Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes

Effect of a Healthy Food Voucher on Blood Glucose Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes: a Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will determine if access to a voucher for healthy foods reduces blood sugar levels among people living on a low income who have type 2 diabetes or elevated blood sugar.

Inclusion Criteria:

• hemoglobin A1c 6.0 to 11.0
• report food insecurity or financial insecurity

Exclusion Criteria:

• live with a current study participant
• life expectancy < 6 months
• multiple life-threatening allergies to common foods
• require total parenteral nutrion
• blood dyscrasia that interferes with hemoglobin A1c interpretation
• hemoglobin A1c >11