Impact of Food Prescriptions on Patients with Type II Diabetes
Major
Nursing, BSN
Submission Type
Poster
Area of Study or Work
Nursing
Faculty Advisor
Julie Kennedy
Location
CNS Atrium
Start Date
4-12-2025 8:30 AM
End Date
4-12-2025 9:30 AM
Abstract
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic condition affecting more than 462 million people worldwide. In the United States in 2023, 101,209 people died from T2D. T2D occurs when the body is not utilizing insulin properly, causing a build-up of sugar in the blood, potentially leading to long-term complications. T2D commonly develops in older adults and is closely linked to diet and lifestyle factors. The healthcare costs associated with diabetes are substantial, including expenses for hospitalizations, medications, and long-term complications such as heart disease, amputations, and kidney failure.T2D management costs roughly $19,736 yearly, per person. Persons with T2D must be vigilant about their foods and choose low-carbohydrate, fresh foods. However, rising food costs pose barriers to lifestyle modifications in patients experiencing food insecurity. Food insecurity is the inability to obtain adequate nutrition due to financial constraints or limited access to food. In recent years, healthcare providers have turned to food prescription programs as a strategy to improve dietary behaviors and health outcomes among individuals with T2D. Food Rx is a paper prescription to help patients focus on increasing their nutritious intake of foods such as fruits, meats, and vegetables, and decreasing intake of processed sugary foods. There is little known about the impact of food prescriptions on T2D outcomes. We are conducting a detailed PRISMA literature review of food prescriptions and its impact on T2D. Preventing poor outcomes could save millions of dollars and enhance the quality of life for people with T2D. Our review is currently in process.
Impact of Food Prescriptions on Patients with Type II Diabetes
CNS Atrium
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic condition affecting more than 462 million people worldwide. In the United States in 2023, 101,209 people died from T2D. T2D occurs when the body is not utilizing insulin properly, causing a build-up of sugar in the blood, potentially leading to long-term complications. T2D commonly develops in older adults and is closely linked to diet and lifestyle factors. The healthcare costs associated with diabetes are substantial, including expenses for hospitalizations, medications, and long-term complications such as heart disease, amputations, and kidney failure.T2D management costs roughly $19,736 yearly, per person. Persons with T2D must be vigilant about their foods and choose low-carbohydrate, fresh foods. However, rising food costs pose barriers to lifestyle modifications in patients experiencing food insecurity. Food insecurity is the inability to obtain adequate nutrition due to financial constraints or limited access to food. In recent years, healthcare providers have turned to food prescription programs as a strategy to improve dietary behaviors and health outcomes among individuals with T2D. Food Rx is a paper prescription to help patients focus on increasing their nutritious intake of foods such as fruits, meats, and vegetables, and decreasing intake of processed sugary foods. There is little known about the impact of food prescriptions on T2D outcomes. We are conducting a detailed PRISMA literature review of food prescriptions and its impact on T2D. Preventing poor outcomes could save millions of dollars and enhance the quality of life for people with T2D. Our review is currently in process.