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From Screening to Referral: Integrating Food Insecurity and Housing Instability into Diabetes Visits

Doctor discussing social needs with diabetes patient, showing screening form, food bank, eviction notice, and public transportation to illustrate social determinants of health diabetes.

Social determinants of health in diabetes, like food insecurity and housing instability, are often the invisible drivers behind high A1C levels and missed appointments. Yet these critical factors are rarely addressed during routine visits. What if a few simple questions could lead to better glycemic control and fewer complications? This …

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