Program Targeting Food Insecurity Cut Healthcare Costs for People with Type 2 Diabetes

Food insecurity leads to a poor diet that can exacerbate symptoms of type 2 diabetes, significantly increasing healthcare costs for patients and payers. A recent program by Pack Health targeted food insecurity by delivering meals and providing education to food-insecure people with diabetes type 2. Results showed that the program cut healthcare costs by $139 per month and improved health outcomes.

According to Daniel Marks, “Initial results from the pilot were presented at the 82nd American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions in 2022. They showed significant changes in health outcomes from baseline to month 3. Halfway through the pilot, the average diabetes distress score decreased by 31% and the average food security score had improved by 53%. That’s right, in three months, food insecurity had been more than halved.”

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(Source: Managed Healthcare Executive, April 20^th, 2023)