Medically Tailored Meals Improved High Blood Pressure, Type 2 Diabetes and Diet in Adults: Study
A new study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026 found that an eight-month program of medically tailored meals significantly improved diet quality and food security for adults with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Participants in the study received both meal deliveries and nutrition counseling from a dietitian, demonstrating that these interventions can effectively support chronic disease management even when meal frequency is gradually reduced.
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The study highlights the efficacy of integrating nutrition counseling with medically tailored meals to improve cardiometabolic outcomes, suggesting a scalable model for addressing chronic disease in populations with high health burdens.
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