Table 1.
Table 1 Baseline Characteristics of the Subjects (N = 1,665), by Randomization Group
| Characteristic | Telemedicine Case Management n = 844 | Usual Care n = 821 |
|---|---|---|
| Age at randomization, years | 70.8 (6.5) | 70.9 (6.8) |
| Female, % | 63.5 | 62.1 |
| Race/ethnicity, % | ||
| African-American (non-Hispanic) | 15.3 | 14.5 |
| Hispanic | 35.8 | 34.6 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 48.2 | 50.6 |
| other | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Marital status, % | ||
| married/living with significant other | 41.4 | 40.9 |
| single, never married | 13.0 | 10.1 |
| separated/divorced | 16.4 | 18.1 |
| widowed | 29.1 | 30.7 |
| data missing | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Lives alone, % | 38.1 | 37.1 |
| Education, years | 9.7 (4.1) | 9.9 (4.1) |
| Eligible for Medicaid, % | 39.0 | 39.2 |
| Duration of diabetes, years | 11.2 (9.6) | 10.99 (9.2) |
| Participant “knows how to use a computer” | ||
| yes | 18.8 | 21.2 |
| no | 79.9 | 78.1 |
| data missing | 1.3 | 0.7 |
Variables are summarized as percentages, and mean (SD), as appropriate.