An Outcome Evaluation of a Medically Tailored Meal Intervention for Older Adults with Diabetes
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70434/j-tich.v2i2.23Keywords:
Older Adults, Medically Tailored Meals, Food as Medicine, Diabetes Prevention, Trauma-informed Nutrition EducationAbstract
Background: Due to social conditions, older adults in Solano County have been affected by high rates of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes (T2D) and have found it challenging to manage their conditions effectively. The Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) intervention was developed to evaluate whether a nutrition-focused intervention would help to control diabetes.
Method: The intervention involved 50 older adults living in Solano County. To improve T2D control in this population, participants received 12 weeks of 10 prepared meals, a weekly grocery bag, health education, and exercise classes.
Results: Data were collected using pre- and post-surveys, an intervention satisfaction survey, and recorded health data. Almost all participants reported improved blood sugar and glucose levels, among other health factors.
Discussion: These findings underscore the potential of the MTM interventions to improve the health outcomes of older adults with T2D and the need for further implementation and support for other social health conditions.
