Appendix 1.
Comparison of Study Variables and General Characteristics at the Baseline Between the Study Participants and the Dropouts
| Variables | Participants (n=39) Mean (SD) | Dropouts (n=20) Mean (SD) | χ2/t | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 64.07 (7.19) | 59.25 (8.63) | 2.27 | 0.026 |
| Employment status | ||||
| Employed | 10 (25.6) | 10 (50.0) | 3.50 | 0.084 |
| Not employed | 29 (74.4) | 10 (50.0) | ||
| Present health status | ||||
| Poor to very poor | 4 (10.3) | 0 (0.0) | 7.34 | 0.015a |
| Average | 24 (61.5) | 7 (36.8) | ||
| Good to very good | 11 (28.2) | 12 (63.2) | ||
| Hypoglycemic drugs | ||||
| None | 8 (20.5) | 1 (5.0) | 2.46 | 0.148a |
| Yes | 31 (79.5) | 19 (95.0) | ||
| Neuropathy scores | ||||
| Monofilament test scores | 1.76 (0.48) | 1.90 (0.29) | −1.22 | 0.224 |
| Total symptom scores | 1.16 (1.94) | 1.43 (1.77) | −0.52 | 0.604 |
| Balance | 19.12 (21.53) | 20.99 (25.52) | −0.287 | 0.775 |
| Glucose control | ||||
| Fasting blood glucose | 140.58 (45.78) | 133.57 (51.42) | 0.526 | 0.601 |
| HbA1c | 7.82 (1.51) | 7.26 (1.12) | 1.42 | 0.159 |
| Quality of life | ||||
| Physical functioning | 64.10 (19.29) | 77.63 (18.05) | −2.558 | 0.013 |
| Bodily pain | 69.55 (24.46) | 82.73 (20.56) | −2.10 | 0.039 |
a
Fisher's exact test.