Food is medicine initiative to combat diabetes in rural SE Oklahoma

An initiative being launched in four southeast Oklahoma counties aims to combat type 2 diabetes and improve health outcomes through food.

More specifically, the produce prescription (PRx) program will provide fresh fruits and vegetables to qualifying individuals in low-income households in Atoka, Bryan, Coal, and Johnston counties.

The produce will be locally sourced within 200 miles and primarily be Oklahoma grown. Qualifying individuals must have a type 2 diabetes diagnosis within the previous six months and be screened and found to be ready and committed to improving their health with changes to their diet.