Food support for children with type 1 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests whether providing healthy food and nutrition help can improve diabetes management in children and teens. It is designed for families with public health insurance who receive care at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
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Who can take part
- You are a patient at the UMass Memorial Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic.
- You are 17 years old or younger.
- You have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least 3 months.
- You have MassHealth or Medicaid health insurance.
- You do not have celiac disease, a severe gluten allergy, or other chronic health conditions.
- You are not in DCF custody, pregnant, or in prison, and you speak English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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