Cross-sectional analysis shows social determinants influence glycemic indices in foreign-born Haitian Americans, highlighting important health outcomes.
Key Points
Higher body weight and poor dietary habits raised glucose levels, impacting glycemic control in participants.
Descriptive statistics applied to 59 foreign-born Haitian Americans with type 2 diabetes, average age 51.7 years.
Continuous glucose monitor utilization was feasible, providing insights for future studies and intervention strategies.
Interventions addressing food insecurity and race-related stress could improve health outcomes among this population.
Cite This Study
Magny-Normilus et al. (2025) studied this question.