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ArticleNorth Carolina medical journal2023

Disparities in Food Security and Glycemic Control Among People with Type 2 Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Thanh Tran, Angelica Cristello Sarteau, Cy Fogleman, Laura Anne Young, Elizabeth Mayer-Davis

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Thanh TranDepartment of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Angelica Cristello SarteauDepartment of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Cy FoglemanSchool of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Laura Anne YoungSchool of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Elizabeth Mayer-DavisThe Graduate School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Abstract

Background: Little is known about the differing impacts of food insecurity on HbA1c by race in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Predictions around increased food insecurity from COVID-19 exacerbating racial disparities led us to estimate its prevalence and associations with HbA1c by race during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Data came from medical records and surveys among a clinic-based sample of T2D patients. Linear regression models estimated associations between food insecurity and HbA1c and between change in food insecurity and change in HbA1c. Likelihood ratio tests and examination of stratum-specific estimates assessed effect modification by race. Results: Our sample was 59% White, 59% female, and mean age was 60.8 ± 12.6. During the pandemic, food insecurity prevalence and HbA1c were significantly (p < .05) higher among non-Whites (39%, 8.4% ± 2.1) compared to Whites (15%, 7.8% ±1.6). HbA1c among those who were very food insecure was 1.00% (95% CI: 0.222, 1.762, p = .01) higher than those who were food secure. Those with increased food insecurity had a 0.58% (95% CI: 0.024, 1.128, p = .04) higher HbA1c increase than among those experiencing no change. No effect modification was detected. Limitations: Convenience sampling in an endocrinology clinic, recall bias, and inadequate power may underlie null effect modification results. Conclusion: Although effect modification was not detected, racial disparities in HbA1c and food insecurity warrant further investigation. These disparities, combined with the significant impact of food insecurity on HbA1c, suggest that prioritization of resources to high-risk populations should be considered early during public emergencies to minimize short- and long-term health consequences.

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COVID-19Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Food SecurityGlycated HemoglobinGlycemic ControlAgedFemaleFood InsecurityFood SupplyHealth Status DisparitiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedNorth CarolinaPandemicsSARS-CoV-2Glycated HemoglobinChapel Hillcovid-19glycemic controlhealth carehealth policynorth carolinaoriginal researchpublic healthThanh Trantype 2 diabetesUNC

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