Food Insecurity, Food “Deserts,” and Glycemic Control in Patients With Diabetes: A Longitudinal Analysis

2018177 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Seth A. Berkowitz · Harvard University

Andrew J. Karter · Kaiser Permanente

Giselle Corbie‐Smith · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Hilary K. Seligman · University of California, San Francisco

Sarah Ackroyd · Temple University Hospital

Lily S. Barnard · University of California, San Francisco

Steven J. Atlas

Abstract

Food insecurity is associated with higher HbA<sub>1c</sub>, 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.

Topics & Keywords

Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Obesity and Health Practices Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 41, Issue 6, pp. 1188-1195

DOI: 10.2337/dc17-1981

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