"Millions of people across America have problems accessing enough food or enough healthy food—known as food and nutrition insecurity. This can increase the risk for type 2 diabetes and affect how people with diabetes manage their health. Learn how food and nutrition insecurity can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and affect diabetes management.
Healthy eating is an important part of managing blood sugar levels and can help prevent type 2 diabetes. But nutritious foods can be expensive. For people who already have diabetes, buying healthy foods can compete with health care expenses for medicines, devices, and supplies.
What Is Food and Nutrition Insecurity?
Food and nutrition insecurity is a term to describe when someone is unable to access or afford enough food or enough nutritious food for their overall health and well-being. Food and nutrition insecurity doesn’t always mean that someone goes without food; it can mean that they’re not getting the healthiest kind of food. This can be because nutritious foods may be hard to find in some communities or because they can be too expensive for many to afford. And this problem is seen among many people who live with health conditions like diabetes.
What Causes Food and Nutrition Insecurity?
The causes of food and nutrition insecurity are complicated. Most food and nutrition insecurity problems are related to social determinants of health, such as:
- Low income or unemployment.
- Lack of access to nutritious foods.
- Lack of affordable housing.
- Lack of access to health care.
These causes make it hard to solve food and nutrition insecurity. The good news is that there are many programs at the national, state, and local levels that can provide food assistance..."
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