Table 1.
Characteristics of the Study Population
| Characteristic | Adults (N = 11) | Adolescents (N = 10) | Children (N = 15) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years (range) | 28.8 ± 7.9 | 14.3 ± 1.3 | 9.9 ± 1.0 |
| (19.4–48.5) | (12.6–16.7) | (8.3–11.8) | |
| Female, % | 55 | 40 | 47 |
| Weight, kg | 80.0 ± 21.3 | 59.4 ± 9.5 | 37.6 ± 8.5 |
| Diabetes duration, years (range) | 14.9 ± 6.9 | 6.9 ± 3.6 | 5.2 ± 2.0 |
| (4.8–26.8) | (2.6–12.0) | (2.5–8.9) | |
| HbA1c, % (range) | 7.4 ± 1.2 | 8.2 ± 1.1 | 8.0 ± 0.9 |
| (6.1–9.8) | (6.0–9.9) | (6.5–9.8) | |
| ST, n (%) | |||
| Insulin pump | 8 (73) | 7 (70) | 12 (80) |
| Duration, years (range) | 11.4 ± 5.5 | 7.1 ± 3.5 | 4.2 ± 2.7 |
| (4.4–20.7) | (2.7–11.0) | (0.8–8.9) | |
| MDI | 3 (27) | 3 (30) | 3 (20) |
Results are mean ± SD unless otherwise indicated.
HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c; MDI, multiple daily injections; SD, standard deviation; ST, standard therapy.