10 Jan 2020 --- Food banks can improve food security, dietary intake and health status for vulnerable individuals, such as those with diabetes Type 2, according to a new report from Feeding America. The study, which was funded by Cargill, took place in Oakland, California, US and provided food bank clients at risk for Type 2 diabetes with a 12-month diabetes prevention intervention. The results demonstrated that food banks can effectively screen clients at high risk for diabetes and can be an important strategic partner for health care systems and community-based organizations working to prevent diabetes in food-insecure populations.
