Food Insecurity, Food "Deserts," and Glycemic Control in Patients With Diabetes: A Longitudinal Analysis.

Seth A BerkowitzAndrew J KarterGiselle Corbie-SmithHilary K SeligmanSarah A AckroydLily S BarnardSteven J AtlasDeborah J Wexler

Published in: Diabetes care (2018)

Food insecurity is associated with higher HbA1c, but living in an area with low physical food access is not. Food insecurity screening and interventions may help improve glycemic control for vulnerable patients.

Keyphrases

glycemic control
type diabetes
blood glucose
end stage renal disease
weight loss
physical activity
insulin resistance
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
mental health
human health
adipose tissue
risk assessment
climate change
patient reported
data analysis