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Demographic and Health Characteristics of Participants
| Mean ± SD (n = 19) | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| A1C (%) | 7.4 ± 1.4 | 5.4–9.8 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.6 ± 5.2 | 22.1–39.9 |
| Age (years) | 68.7 ± 0.6 | 50–83 |
| Diabetes duration (years) | 10.9 ± 11.9 | 3–47 |
| Education (years) | 15.7 ± 2.6 | 12–20 |
| Percentage | ||
| Prescribed oral hypoglycemic agent(s) | 78.9 | |
| Prescribed insulin injection(s) | 31.6 | |
| Female | 52.6 | |
| White | 100.0 | |
| Married | 84.2 | |
| Retired | 68.4 | |
A1C, BMI, and prescribed medications data are based on participant self-reports.
