Table 1.
Demographics for patient, primary care provider and educator Interviewees
| Variable | Primary Care Provider (N = 16) | Certified Diabetes Educator (N = 18) |
|---|---|---|
| Age groups | ||
| 30–39 | 7 (43.8 %) | 4 (22.2 %) |
| 40–49 | 3 (18.8 %) | 5 (27.8 %) |
| 50–59 | 2 (12.5 %) | 8 (44.4 %) |
| 60+ | 4 (25.0 %) | 1 (5.6 %) |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 7 (43.8 %) | 18 (100 %) |
| Male | 9 (56.3 %) | 0 (0 %) |
| Highest level of education | N/A | N/A |
| Less than high school | ||
| Highschool/GED | ||
| Vocational/technical school | ||
| Some college | ||
| Graduated college | ||
| Graduated university | ||
| Number of years living with diabetes | N/A | N/A |
| Number of years practicing | 18.1 ± 12.6 | 12.75 ± 6.2 |