Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of participants.
| Characteristic, number (percentage) | Intervention group | Control group | Total | Statistical difference (p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male, n (%) | 36 (30) | 37 (30.8) | 73 (60.8) | <0.05 |
| Female, n (%) | 22 (18.3) | 25 (20.8) | 47 (39.1) | >0.05 |
| Average age, years (SD) | 56.3 (10.5) | 54.7 (11.1) | 55.5 (10.7) | >0.05 |
| Education, n (%) | ||||
| Elementary school or less | 4 (3.3) | 5 (4.2) | 9 (7.5) | >0.05 |
| High school | 13 (10.8) | 13 (10.8) | 26 (21.6) | >0.05 |
| College or university | 21 (17.5) | 15 (12.5) | 36 (30) | <0.05 |
| Master, PhD or specialisation | 8 (6.7) | 11 (9.2) | 19 (15.9) | <0.05 |
| Unknown | 12 (10) | 18 (15) | 30 (25) | <0.05 |
| Diabetes duration in years (standard deviation) | 5.1 (5.7) | 5.7 (4.8) | 5.5 (5.3) | >0.05 |
| Only diet, n (%) | 13 (10.8) | 15 (12.5) | 28 (23.3) | >0.05 |
| Diet and oral antidiabetic medication, n (%) | 21 (17.5) | 20 (16.7) | 41 (34.2) | >0.05 |
| Diet, oral antidiabetic and other medication, n (%) | 24 (20) | 27 (22.5) | 51 (42.5) | <0.05 |