P605 - An Innovative Nutrition Intervention for People with Food Insecurity and GDM

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common condition, affecting 2-10% of pregnancies in the United States each year. Individuals experiencing food insecurity are more likely to be diagnosed with GDM. This poster describes a pilot program in Georgia that tested a virtual nutrition education program combined with home-delivered medically tailored meals. Outcomes examined included improvement in food security, diabetes-related knowledge and self-efficacy, stress levels, and diet and lifestyle indicators. Authors: Kristen Avera, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES; Laura Samnadda, MS, RDN, LD; Aleta McLean, LPC; Miranda Cook, PhD MPH, Open Hand Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, US. Funding Source: CareSource Foundation.