Table 2.
Question 1 Negative/Positive Responses
| Response | n |
|---|---|
| Positive | |
| Checking blood glucose more frequently | 10 |
| Heightened awareness of activity/stress/foods affecting blood glucose levels |
4 |
| Helping science | 2 |
| Taking better care of self | 1 |
| Improved family understanding | 1 |
| Negative | |
| Checking blood glucose more frequently | 6 |
| Technology issues | |
| Monitor size/weight | 4 |
| Alarms | 3 |
| Cord catching on things | 1 |
| Worry of/actual catheter falling out | 4 |
| Personal issues | |
| Bathing difficulties | 7 |
| Bathroom inconvenience | 2 |
| Clothing issues | 2 |
| Sleep loss/uncomfortable | 4 |
| Itchy tape | 3 |
| Emotional issues | 2 |