Greater food insecurity from recession poses increased risk to low income individuals with diabetes
Monday, November 8, 2010 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
The economic recession impacts many aspects of our lives including an increase incidence of food insecurity. For diseases like diabetes, in which nutrition and menu planning play a key role in treatment, food insecurity can be devastating. Researchers explore how technology advancement in the form of telemedicine can provide cost-effective ways to treat those with diabetes experiencing food insecurity.