Improvements in glycosylated hemoglobin A1c and blood pressure as measured through electronic health records across four produce prescription projects in the northeastern and Western United States

Objective: We examined changes in glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and blood pressure among 2218 participants in four produce prescription programs (PRx) across nine clinics in the northeastern and western United States.

Methods: PRx enrolled participants with food insecurity and/or diet-related chronic disease conditions between 2023 and 2024. This multi-site, single cohort study used paired t-tests to examine changes in HbA1c and blood pressure after program participation. Blood sugar control category at baseline and hypertension category at baseline were examined to understand changes among categories…..