Trial Outcomes & Findings for Food As MedicinE for Diabetes (NCT NCT04828785)

NCT ID: NCT04828785

Last Updated: 2026-09-02

Results Overview

Hemoglobin A1c Level

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

215 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

6 months

Results posted on

2026-09-02

Participant Flow

Of 215 consented individuals, 7 individuals withdrew prior to randomization and 14 individuals could not be reached for initial study visit and were not randomized

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Overall Study
STARTED
96
98
Overall Study
COMPLETED
96
98
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Food As MedicinE for Diabetes

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Total
n=194 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Sex: Female, Male
Male
38 Participants
n=136 Participants
39 Participants
n=136 Participants
77 Participants
n=272 Participants
Age, Continuous
56.35 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.00 • n=136 Participants
55.59 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.32 • n=136 Participants
55.97 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.66 • n=272 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
58 Participants
n=136 Participants
59 Participants
n=136 Participants
117 Participants
n=272 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=136 Participants
0 Participants
n=136 Participants
0 Participants
n=272 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 Participants
n=136 Participants
2 Participants
n=136 Participants
5 Participants
n=272 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants
n=136 Participants
0 Participants
n=136 Participants
1 Participants
n=272 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
30 Participants
n=136 Participants
26 Participants
n=136 Participants
56 Participants
n=272 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
54 Participants
n=136 Participants
56 Participants
n=136 Participants
110 Participants
n=272 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
8 Participants
n=136 Participants
13 Participants
n=136 Participants
21 Participants
n=272 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=136 Participants
1 Participants
n=136 Participants
1 Participants
n=272 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
15 Participants
n=136 Participants
21 Participants
n=136 Participants
36 Participants
n=272 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
81 Participants
n=136 Participants
77 Participants
n=136 Participants
158 Participants
n=272 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=136 Participants
0 Participants
n=136 Participants
0 Participants
n=272 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
96 Participants
n=136 Participants
98 Participants
n=136 Participants
194 Participants
n=272 Participants
Hemoglobin A1c
8.43 percentage of hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.67 • n=136 Participants
8.44 percentage of hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.64 • n=136 Participants
8.44 percentage of hemoglobin
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.65 • n=272 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-treat population

Hemoglobin A1c Level

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Hemoglobin A1c at Month 6
7.79 percentage of hemoglobin
Interval 7.49 to 8.08
8.27 percentage of hemoglobin
Interval 8.0 to 8.54

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Hemoglobin A1c Level

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Hemoglobin A1c at Month 12
8.04 percentage of hemoglobin
Interval 7.71 to 8.37
8.11 percentage of hemoglobin
Interval 7.82 to 8.39

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Food Insecurity Score. Score ranges from 0-10, with higher scores indicating greater food insecurity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Food Insecurity Score at Month 6
2.05 Scores on a scale
Interval 1.39 to 2.71
3.20 Scores on a scale
Interval 2.63 to 3.76

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Food Insecurity Score. Score ranges from 0-10, with higher scores indicating greater food insecurity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Food Insecurity Score at Month 12
2.69 Scores on a scale
Interval 2.02 to 3.37
3.07 Scores on a scale
Interval 2.48 to 3.66

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

The PROMIS-29 includes seven health related quality of life domains (Physical Functioning, Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance, Social Functioning, and Pain), and the pain domain has two subdomains (interference and intensity). Raw scores, except pain intensity, are transformed using the T-score metric based on the item response theory calibrations in which scores have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10 for the general population in the US. A higher PROMIS T-score implies more of the concept being measured; i.e., a higher PROMIS score on physical function indicates better functioning, whereas a higher score on depression indicates more severe depressive symptoms. These scores are then used to calculate a PROMIS-Preference (PROPr score) (PROPr scores range from -0.022 (worst) to 1.0 (best)).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Health-Related Quality of Life Score as Assessed by PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System)-29 at Month 6
0.30 score on a scale
Interval 0.25 to 0.36
0.31 score on a scale
Interval 0.26 to 0.35

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

The PROMIS-29 includes seven health related quality of life domains (Physical Functioning, Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance, Social Functioning, and Pain), and the pain domain has two subdomains (interference and intensity). Raw scores, except pain intensity, are transformed using the T-score metric based on the item response theory calibrations in which scores have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10 for the general population in the US. A higher PROMIS T-score implies more of the concept being measured; i.e., a higher PROMIS score on physical function indicates better functioning, whereas a higher score on depression indicates more severe depressive symptoms. These scores are then used to calculate a PROMIS-Preference (PROPr score) (PROPr scores range from -0.022 (worst) to 1.0 (best)).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Health-Related Quality of Life Score as Assessed by PROMIS-29 at Month 12
0.30 score on a scale
Interval 0.25 to 0.36
0.33 score on a scale
Interval 0.28 to 0.38

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Score ranges from 11-55 with higher scores indicating greater diabetes distress

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Diabetes Distress Score as Assessed by PAID (Problem Areas in Diabetes)-11 at Month 6
16.14 Scores on a scale
Interval 13.16 to 19.11
17.78 Scores on a scale
Interval 15.27 to 20.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Score ranges from 11-55 with higher scores indicating greater diabetes distress

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Diabetes Distress Score as Assessed by PAID-11 at Month 12
14.98 Scores on a scale
Interval 12.02 to 17.94
17.17 Scores on a scale
Interval 14.62 to 19.72

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Depressive Symptoms as assessed by PROMIS SF (Short Form) v1.0 - Depression 4a. Raw scores are transformed using the T-score metric based on the item response theory calibrations in which scores have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10 for the general population in the US. A higher PROMIS T-score implies more of the concept being measured; i.e., a higher PROMIS score on depression indicates more severe depressive symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=94 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Depressive Symptom Score at Month 6
52.20 T-score
Interval 49.84 to 54.56
52.83 T-score
Interval 50.66 to 54.99

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Depressive Symptoms as assessed by PROMIS SF v1.0 - Depression 4a. Raw scores are transformed using the T-score metric based on the item response theory calibrations in which scores have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10 for the general population in the US. A higher PROMIS T-score implies more of the concept being measured; i.e., a higher PROMIS score on depression indicates more severe depressive symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Depressive Symptom Score at Month 12
51.73 T-score
Interval 49.18 to 54.27
53.41 T-score
Interval 51.18 to 55.64

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Reported hypoglycemia between 0 and 6 months after randomization

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Number of Participants With Self-reported Hypoglycemia at Month 6
25 Participants
42 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Reported hypoglycemia between 6 and 12 months after randomization

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Number of Participants With Self-reported Hypoglycemia at Month 12
23 Participants
32 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-treat population

Reported severe hypoglycemia between 0 and 6 months after randomization

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Number of Participants With Self-reported Severe Hypoglycemia at Month 6
2 Participants
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Reported severe hypoglycemia between 6 and 12 months after randomization

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Number of Participants With Self-reported Severe Hypoglycemia at Month 12
2 Participants
5 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Bodyweight measured in Kg

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Bodyweight at Month 6
102.54 Kg
Interval 97.86 to 107.22
101.11 Kg
Interval 96.52 to 105.69

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Bodyweight measured in Kg

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Bodyweight at Month 12
101.71 Kg
Interval 96.97 to 106.44
100.26 Kg
Interval 95.65 to 104.86

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Systolic blood pressure in mm Hg

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Systolic Blood Pressure at Month 6
124.37 mm Hg
Interval 120.33 to 128.41
130.33 mm Hg
Interval 126.47 to 134.19

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Systolic blood pressure in mm Hg

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Systolic Blood Pressure at Month 12
128.25 mm Hg
Interval 124.03 to 132.46
129.03 mm Hg
Interval 125.08 to 132.97

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Diastolic blood pressure measured in mm Hg

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Diastolic Blood Pressure at Month 6
76.22 mm Hg
Interval 73.79 to 78.65
79.07 mm Hg
Interval 76.8 to 81.35

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Diastolic blood pressure in mm Hg

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Diastolic Blood Pressure at Month 12
77.44 mm Hg
Interval 74.85 to 80.03
77.80 mm Hg
Interval 75.49 to 80.11

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Diet Quality as assessed by Brief Dietary Assessment Scale. The total score (range 0-50) is reported (higher score indicates better diet quality). The total score is comprised of 3 sections (or subscales) used to assess dietary patterns. The subscales are: Vegetables, Fruit, Whole Grains, and Beans subscale (range 0 - 20), Drinks, Desserts, Snacks, Eating Out, and Salt subscale (range 0- 20), and Fish, Meat, Poultry, Dairy, and Eggs subscale (range 0-10). Total score equals the sum of the 3 subscales.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Diet Quality Score at Month 6
32.01 Score on a scale
Interval 30.93 to 33.08
30.46 Score on a scale
Interval 29.52 to 31.39

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Diet Quality as assessed by Brief Dietary Assessment Scale. The total score (range 0-50) is reported (higher score indicates better diet quality). The total score is comprised of 3 sections (or subscales) used to assess dietary patterns. The subscales are: Vegetables, Fruit, Whole Grains, and Beans subscale (range 0 - 20), Drinks, Desserts, Snacks, Eating Out, and Salt subscale (range 0- 20), and Fish, Meat, Poultry, Dairy, and Eggs subscale (range 0-10). Total score equals the sum of the 3 subscales.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Diet Quality Score at Month 12
30.71 Score on a scale
Interval 29.59 to 31.84
29.92 Score on a scale
Interval 28.93 to 30.91

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Any affirmative response to one or more of four cost-related medication underuse items derived from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. These items ask about not filling a prescription due to cost; skipping medication doses to save money; taking less medication than prescribed to save money; or 4) delaying filling a prescription to save money. Participants with ≥1 affirmative response were classified as having Cost-Related Medication Underuse (CRMU), and the reported values represent the estimated probability of CRMU.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Probability of Cost-Related Medication Underuse at Month 6
0.19 Probability of CRMU
Interval 0.08 to 0.29
0.26 Probability of CRMU
Interval 0.16 to 0.36

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Any affirmative response to one or more of four cost-related medication underuse items derived from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. These items ask about not filling a prescription due to cost; skipping medication doses to save money; taking less medication than prescribed to save money; or 4) delaying filling a prescription to save money. Participants with ≥1 affirmative response were classified as having Cost-Related Medication Underuse (CRMU), and the reported values represent the estimated probability of CRMU.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Probability of Cost-Related Medication Underuse at Month 12
0.32 Probability of reporting CRMU
Interval 0.18 to 0.46
0.27 Probability of reporting CRMU
Interval 0.16 to 0.38

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Medication Adherence as assessed by 7-item ARMS-D scale. Scores range from 7 to 28, with higher scores indicating more problems with adherence.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
ARMS-D (Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale-Diabetes) Medication Adherence Score at Month 6
8.91 Scores on a scale
Interval 8.32 to 9.49
9.61 Scores on a scale
Interval 9.08 to 10.14

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Medication Adherence as assessed by 7-item ARMS-D scale. Scores range from 7 to 28, with higher scores indicating more problems with adherence.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
ARMS-D Medication Adherence Score at Month 12
8.81 Scores on a scale
Interval 8.23 to 9.39
9.56 Scores on a scale
Interval 9.02 to 10.1

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Medication Adherence as assessed by 1-item summary of diabetes self-care activities measure. Scores range from 0-7 with higher scores indicating better adherence.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Diabetes Self-Care Activities Medication Adherence Score at Month 6
6.41 Scores on a scale
Interval 6.0 to 6.82
6.10 Scores on a scale
Interval 5.72 to 6.47

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Medication Adherence as assessed by 1-item summary of diabetes self-care activities measure. Scores range from 0-7 with higher scores indicating better adherence.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Diabetes Self-Care Activities Medication Adherence Score at Month 12
6.01 Scores on a scale
Interval 5.52 to 6.51
6.28 Scores on a scale
Interval 5.87 to 6.68

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Single item-indicators of trading off medication for food or food for medication. An affirmative response indicates the presence of a trade-off.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Food/Medication Trade-offs at Month 6
Often
0 Participants
3 Participants
Food/Medication Trade-offs at Month 6
Sometimes
3 Participants
13 Participants
Food/Medication Trade-offs at Month 6
Rarely
6 Participants
5 Participants
Food/Medication Trade-offs at Month 6
Never
50 Participants
67 Participants
Food/Medication Trade-offs at Month 6
Missing
37 Participants
10 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Single item-indicators of trading off medication for food or food for medication. An affirmative response indicates the presence of a trade-off.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Food/Medication Trade-offs at Month 12
Missing
40 Participants
17 Participants
Food/Medication Trade-offs at Month 12
Rarely
7 Participants
5 Participants
Food/Medication Trade-offs at Month 12
Never
41 Participants
69 Participants
Food/Medication Trade-offs at Month 12
Often
1 Participants
4 Participants
Food/Medication Trade-offs at Month 12
Sometimes
7 Participants
3 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Self-report of being worried about losing housing

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Housing Insecurity at Month 6
0.30 probability of reporting concern
Interval 0.17 to 0.44
0.30 probability of reporting concern
Interval 0.2 to 0.41

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Self-report of being worried about losing housing

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Housing Insecurity Score at Month 12
0.24 Probability of reporting concern
Interval 0.12 to 0.37
0.31 Probability of reporting concern
Interval 0.2 to 0.42

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Self-report of transportation barriers to attending medical appointments

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Transportation Barriers at Month 6
0.18 Probability of reporting concern
Interval 0.07 to 0.29
0.20 Probability of reporting concern
Interval 0.1 to 0.3

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Self-report of transportation barriers to attending medical appointments

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Transportation Barriers at Month 12
0.17 Probability of reporting concern
Interval 0.06 to 0.28
0.21 Probability of reporting concern
Interval 0.11 to 0.32

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Self-report of financial strain

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Financial Strain
Often
0.18 Probability of reporting response
Standard Error 0.01
0.18 Probability of reporting response
Standard Error 0.02
Financial Strain
Always
0.20 Probability of reporting response
Standard Error 0.04
0.20 Probability of reporting response
Standard Error 0.03
Financial Strain
Never
0.14 Probability of reporting response
Standard Error 0.03
0.14 Probability of reporting response
Standard Error 0.02
Financial Strain
Rarely
0.13 Probability of reporting response
Standard Error 0.01
0.13 Probability of reporting response
Standard Error 0.01
Financial Strain
Sometimes
0.34 Probability of reporting response
Standard Error 0.02
0.35 Probability of reporting response
Standard Error 0.01

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Self-report of financial strain

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Financial Strain
Sometimes
0.35 Probability of response
Standard Error 0.02
0.35 Probability of response
Standard Error 0.01
Financial Strain
Often
0.18 Probability of response
Standard Error 0.02
0.17 Probability of response
Standard Error 0.01
Financial Strain
Always
0.19 Probability of response
Standard Error 0.03
0.16 Probability of response
Standard Error 0.03
Financial Strain
Never
0.15 Probability of response
Standard Error 0.03
0.17 Probability of response
Standard Error 0.03
Financial Strain
Rarely
0.13 Probability of response
Standard Error 0.01
0.14 Probability of response
Standard Error 0.01

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Self-report of delaying healthcare due to cost

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Care Delay at Month 6
0.05 Probability of reporting delay
Interval -0.01 to 0.12
0.14 Probability of reporting delay
Interval 0.05 to 0.23

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Self-report of delaying healthcare due to cost

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Care Delay at Month 12
0.10 Probability of reporting delay
Interval 0.01 to 0.19
0.12 Probability of reporting delay
Interval 0.04 to 0.2

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Diet Self-Efficacy as assessed by cardiac diet self-efficacy scale. Scores range from 16 to 80 with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Diet Self-Efficacy Score at Month 6
64.35 Scores on a scale
Interval 61.26 to 67.44
58.15 Scores on a scale
Interval 55.57 to 60.73

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Diet Self-Efficacy as assessed by cardiac diet self-efficacy scale. Scores range from 16 to 80 with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Diet Self-Efficacy Score at Month 12
59.22 Scores on a scale
Interval 56.37 to 62.07
58.12 Scores on a scale
Interval 55.47 to 60.76

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Diabetes Self-Efficacy as assessed by Perceived Diabetes Self-Management Scale. Scores range from 8 to 40 with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Perceived Diabetes Self-Management Self-Efficacy Score at Month 6
31.90 Scores on a scale
Interval 30.15 to 33.65
27.75 Scores on a scale
Interval 26.32 to 29.18

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Diabetes Self-Efficacy as assessed by Perceived Diabetes Self-Management Scale. Scores range from 8 to 40 with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Perceived Diabetes Self-Management Self-Efficacy Score at Month 12
29.82 Scores on a scale
Interval 28.05 to 31.58
28.13 Scores on a scale
Interval 26.65 to 29.62

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Stress as assessed by perceived stress scale. Scores range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Stress Score at 6 Months
21.53 Scores on a scale
Interval 20.11 to 22.94
19.55 Scores on a scale
Interval 18.4 to 20.7

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Intention-to-Treat population

Stress as assessed by perceived stress scale. Scores range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 Participants
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 Participants
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Stress Score at 12 Months
21.89 Scores on a scale
Interval 20.48 to 23.3
20.70 Scores on a scale
Interval 19.52 to 21.87

Adverse Events

Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)

Serious events: 13 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Food Subsidy

Serious events: 8 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 participants at risk
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 participants at risk
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Infections and infestations
MRSA infection
1.0%
1/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
0.00%
0/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
Infections and infestations
Foot Wound
3.1%
3/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
1.0%
1/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial Infarction
0.00%
0/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
1.0%
1/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
Nervous system disorders
White Matter Disease
0.00%
0/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
1.0%
1/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
Psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric Hospitalization
4.2%
4/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
1.0%
1/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
Infections and infestations
Respiratory Infection
1.0%
1/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
1.0%
1/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
Renal and urinary disorders
Dehydration
0.00%
0/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
1.0%
1/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
Eye disorders
Vitrectomy
0.00%
0/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
1.0%
1/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
Endocrine disorders
Hyperglycemia
0.00%
0/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
1.0%
1/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
General disorders
Fall
1.0%
1/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
0.00%
0/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Prostate Cancer
1.0%
1/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
0.00%
0/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
Cardiac disorders
CHF Exacerbation
1.0%
1/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
0.00%
0/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Spasms
1.0%
1/96 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
0.00%
0/98 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Medically Tailored Meal (MTM)
n=96 participants at risk
The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention consists of weekly home meal delivery; an explanation of the medical tailoring of the meals; and a 6-session telephone lifestyle intervention change program designed to complement the period of meal delivery and prepare for the period after meal delivery with behavioral and skill-building approaches to sustain the benefit of the intervention.
Food Subsidy
n=98 participants at risk
As a comparison group, those not randomized to receive the MTM intervention will receive usual care provided by their clinicians not associated with the study, plus a food subsidy ($40/month) for 6 months, along with healthy eating information to guide use of that subsidy.
Endocrine disorders
Hyperglycemia
3.1%
3/96 • Number of events 3 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months
2.0%
2/98 • Number of events 2 • From randomization until end of follow-up, 12 months

Additional Information

Katarine Ricks, PhD

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Phone: 919-966-0062

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place