To make healthy food more affordable and combat the diabetes epidemic, policymakers can consider a range of measures: 1.

• Implementing taxes on unhealthy food and beverages to discourage their consumption and generate revenue for subsidizing healthy alternatives.
• Providing subsidies and incentives to farmers for producing nutritious food, making it more accessible and affordable for consumers.
• Investing in research and development to innovate and produce healthier food options at a lower cost.
• Improving food labeling regulations, ensuring clear and accurate information about the nutritional content to empower consumers to make healthier choices.
• Creating education campaigns and initiatives to promote healthy eating habits, raising awareness about the long-term impact of diet on overall health.
• Collaborating with food manufacturers and retailers to negotiate lower prices for healthy food items through bulk purchasing or partnerships.
• Supporting community-based initiatives like farmers markets and urban gardens to increase access to fresh, affordable produce in underserved areas.

By implementing these policy changes, healthy food can become more affordable and easily accessible, leading to a reduction in the prevalence of diabetes.