Table I.
Demographics of Treatment (BFST) and Comparison Group
| BFST group | Comparison group | |
|---|---|---|
| N | 18 | 40 |
| Mean age (years) | 16.0 (0.9) | 15.2 (1.5) |
| Duration of diabetes (years) | 6.2 (3.8) | 4.8 (3.2) |
| Mean HbA1c | ||
| Baseline: | 11.4 (1.4) | 11.1 (1.6) |
| Posttreatment | 11.1 (1.4) | |
| Race (%) | ||
| African American | 33 | 47 |
| Caucasian | 67 | 53 |
| Gender (%) | ||
| Female | 33 | 55 |
| Male | 67 | 45 |
| Family composition (%) | ||
| Single parent | 33 | 44 |
| Hollingshead Index Distribution (in frequency) | ||
| Major professional | 1 | 5 |
| Minor professional | 8 | 14 |
| Clerk or Sales | 6 | 7 |
| Semi-skilled | 3 | 14 |