diabetes self-management
8 Gardens Cut A1C 1.3% Through Chronic Disease Management
Eight community gardens have collectively lowered participants’ average A1C by 1.3% through chronic disease management. The impact stems from hands-on, low-tech engagement that rivals expensive digital platforms. In 2023, a nationwide cohort of 1,200 low-income adults saw medication adherence rise by 38% when low-tech coaching replaced digital dashboards,