Material need support interventions for diabetes prevention and control: a systematic review
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A Zebrafish Model of Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Memory
Published on: February 28, 2013
Lily S Barnard1, Deborah J Wexler, Darren DeWalt
1Tufts University Biology and Community Health Programs, Medford, MA, USA.
Abstract:
Unmet material needs, such as food insecurity and housing instability, are associated with increased risk of diabetes and worse outcomes among diabetes patients. Healthcare delivery organizations are increasingly held accountable for health outcomes that may be related to these "social determinants," which are outside the scope of traditional medical intervention. This review summarizes the current literature regarding interventions that provide material support for income, food, housing, and other basic needs. In addition, we propose a conceptual model of the relationship between unmet needs and diabetes outcomes and provide recommendations for future interventional research.
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