Table 2. Co-production participant characteristics.
| Participant | Age (years) | Profession | Ethnicity | Years working with (HCP) or lived experience (EPT) of | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2D | ED | ||||
| HCP 1 | 35–44 | Nutritionist | White | 2 | <5 |
| HCP 2 | 45–54 | Diabetes dietitian | Asian-Pakistani | 13 | <5 |
| HCP 3 | 25–34 | Diabetes dietitian | White | 1 | <5 |
| HCP 4 | 35–44 | Psychological therapist | White | 7 | >5 |
| HCP 5 | 35–44 | Diabetes dietitian | White | 17 | >5 |
| HCP 6 | 55–64 | Dietetic assistant | White | 12 | <5 |
| HCP 7 | 35–44 | Diabetes dietitian | White | 19 | >5 |
| HCP 8 | 35–44 | Bariatric dietitian | White | 12 | >5 |
| EPT 1 | 65+ | 15 | 10 | ||
| EPT 2 | 65+ | 15 | 10 | ||
| EPT 3 | 65+ | 15 | 12 | ||
Abbreviations: ED, eating disorder; EPT, expert patient; HCP, healthcare professional; T2D, type 2 diabetes.