Table 2.
Participant Characteristics at Baseline
| All Participants (n = 21) | Group DSME (n = 13) | Individual DSME (n = 8) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| Mean Age, years (SD) | 60.2 (14.6) | 62.4 (14.7) | 56.6 (14.7) |
| Gender | |||
| % Female | 76.2% (16) | 76.9% (10) | 75% (6) |
| % Male | 28.5% (6) | 23.1% (3) | 37.5% (3) |
| Education (highest grade or year completed) | |||
| Less than high school completion | 47.7% (10) | 53.9 (10) | 37.5% (3) |
| High school graduate | 33.3% (7) | 23.1% (3) | 50% (4) |
| College Education | 15.4% (2) | 12.5% (1) | |
| Type of insurance (% covered) | |||
| Public insurance | 66.7% (14) | 69.2% (9) | 62.5% (5) |
| Private insurance | 47.6% (10) | 46.2% (6) | 50% (4) |
| Residence (%) | |||
| In a rural area (not a farm) | 47.6% (10) | 53.8% (7) | 37.5% (3) |
| In a small rural town | 33.3% (7) | 23.1% (3) | 50% (4) |
| In a small town | 19% (4) | 23.1% (3) | 12.5% (1) |
| Diabetes history | |||
| Years with diagnosed diabetes (Mean, SD) | 9.2 (6.9) | 10.4 (7.1) | 7.1 (6.3) |
| Has ever attended diabetes education (% yes) | 57.1% (12) | 61.5% (8) | 50% (4) |
| Health history (% present) | |||
| Cardiovascular diseasea | 33.3% (7) | 30.8% (4) | 37.5% (3) |
| High blood pressure | 90.5% (19) | 92.3% (12) | 87.5% (7) |
| Eye disease | 19% (4) | 23.1% (3) | 12.5% (1) |
| Kidney disease | 9.5% (2) | 15.4% (2) | 0 |
| Numbness/tingling in the legs or feet | 23.8% (5) | 15.4% (2) | 37.5% (3) |
| Diabetes treatment and management (% yes) | |||
| Takes oral medication | 71.4% (15) | 69.2% (9) | 75% (6) |
| Takes insulin shots | 38.1% (8) | 46.2% (6) | 25% (2) |
| Regular exercise | 66.7% (14) | 61.5% (8) | 75% (6) |
| Special diet | 52.4% (11) | 53.8% (7) | 50% (4) |
| Losing weight | 47.6% (10) | 53.8% (7) | 37.5% (3) |
a
Indicates self-reported history of heart problems and/or stroke.