Table 7.
Educational differences in treatment adherence (at DCCT baseline)
| Measure of adherence | Postgrad degree | College grad/ some college | HS degree/ some secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of times self-monitored blood glucose per week | 8.8 | 7.7 | 6.7 |
| Missed insulin injection at least once in past month, % | 4.3 | 6.0 | 9.2 |
| Did not follow insulin regimen at least once in past month, % | 15.7 | 25.2 | 26.6 |
| Did not self-test blood or urine at least one day in past month, % | 66.1 | 74.1 | 77.2 |
| Minutes of very hard exercise per week | 58.1 | 49.6 | 19.7 |
| Currently smoking cigarettes, % | 16.5 | 19.2 | 40.8 |
Sample is nonstudent Type 1 diabetics from the DCCT (n = 985). Adherence measures are from self-reports at baseline.