Table 2.
How often do you use your cell phone to: | Mean (SD) |
---|---|
Access online information about diabetes* | 1.40 (0.84) |
Send a text message about diabetes | 2.03 (1.11) |
Set a reminder to do something for diabetes | 1.95 (1.35) |
Call a family member about diabetes | 2.55 (1.18) |
Talk to a nurse or doctor | 1.94 (1.23) |
1 = Never, 2 = Once or twice a month, 3 = Once or twice a week, 4 = Almost every day, 5 = Every day;
Although all adolescents were asked this question, only 20% reported having Internet access through their phones.