Table 2.
Insulin handling and glycemic control.
| Factor | N | Mean HbA1c (standard deviation) | Standard error (SE) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of storage | ||||
| Fridge | 28 | 10.189 (4.1176) | 0.7781 | 0.234 |
| Room temp. | 9 | 12.400 (4.1158) | 1.3719 | |
| Place of storage | ||||
| Pot | 40 | 11.433 (4.2589) | 0.6734 | 0.539 |
| Room temp. | 9 | 12.400 (4.1158) | 1.3719 | |
| Insulin dose | ||||
| ≥0.6 U/kg/day | 54 | 11.041 (4.1120) | 0.5596 | 0.991 |
| <0.6 U/kg/day | 28 | 11.053 (4.2166) | 0.9673 | |
| Dosing regimen | ||||
| Twice daily | 76 | 11.030 (4.2464) | 0.4936 | 0.258 |
| Thrice daily | 4 | 12.850 (2.5749) | 1.2874 | |
| Accurate measurement of insulin | ||||
| Yes | 77 | 10.997 (4.2102) | 0.4862 | 0.573 |
| No | 5 | 13.200 (2.5755) | 1.2878 | |
| Missed insulin (unavailability) | ||||
| Yes | 12 | 12.756 (4.7101) | 1.5700 | 0.216 |
| No | 70 | 10.910 (4.1020) | 0.4938 |