Insights about interventions to address food insecurity in adults with type 2 diabetes: Valuable lessons from the stories of African Americans living in the inner city.

This is a qualitative study of what participants wanted, not a test of whether any intervention improves diabetes outcomes. Only 16 people took part, all recruited through food pantries in Milwaukee, so the themes may not apply to other communities or people who do not use food pantries. Participants were recruited by flyers and pantry referrals, so they may differ from adults with diabetes who were not reached. The study stopped after two focus groups because the researchers judged themes had become similar, which can be difficult to check from outside. No blood glucose, weight, dietary quality, or complication outcomes were measured.

The text states the authors declared no conflicts of interest. The supplied publication types list NIH and non-U.S. government research support.

Do not read these themes as evidence that group education, peer support, community resources, stress management, or faith-based programs improve diabetes outcomes. The study asked people what they wanted and did not test any intervention.