Food insecurity and diabetes management among adults of African descent: A systematic review
Authors' conclusion
This study underscores a higher prevalence of food insecurity and type 2 diabetes among adults of African descent, suggesting that ethnicity and food insecurity play significant roles in diabetes management. Future research should prioritize interventions aimed at reducing these disparities.
Study context
- Population
- Adults of African descent; food insecurity and T2D management14 studies
- Comparison
- Adults of African descent vs White counterparts
- Outcome
- Food insecurity and diabetes risk
Methodological details198 studies identified; 14 included; 3 independent reviewers, Searched PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Medline, Cochrane, Embase and Web of Science; English original papers, Bias assessed with Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool (quantitative) and COReQ (qualitative)
- 198 studies identified; 14 included; 3 independent reviewers
- Searched PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Medline, Cochrane, Embase and Web of Science; English original papers
- Bias assessed with Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool (quantitative) and COReQ (qualitative)
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
- Individuals of African descent more likely to experience food insecurity vs White counterparts
- Individuals of African descent more prone to diabetes risk factors or presence of diabetes
Original publication
Food insecurity and diabetes management among adults of African descent: A systematic review. Diabet Med. Published 11 July 2024. doi:10.
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