Food is Medicine for Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests whether better nutrition education and food support can help children and teens with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar and stay healthier. Participants will receive help learning about food choices and may get food assistance.
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Who can take part
- You or your child are a current patient at UMass Memorial Medical Center's Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic
- Your child is 17 years old or younger
- Your child was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at least 3 months ago
- You have MassHealth or Medicaid insurance
- Your child does not have celiac disease or a severe gluten allergy
- Your child does not have other serious genetic or chronic health conditions
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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