Table 2.
Demographics of T1D and T2D patient participants in both co-design workshops
| Diabetes type _Patient# | Gender | Age range (yrs) | Duration of diabetes (yrs) | Reported technology used | Reported self-management foci |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1D_Patient#1 | F | 40–50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| T1D_Patient#2 | M | 20–30 | 2 | Apps, insulin pen | Physical activity, BG |
| T1D_Patient#3 | M | 50–60 | 30 | Insulin pump, CGM, app | BG, physical activity, insulin, carbohydrates |
| T1D_Patient#4 | M | 40–50 | 38 | Insulin pen, app | BG, insulin |
| T1D_Patient#5 | N/A | Insulin pen, app, | BG, physical activity, sick days, insulin, diet | ||
| T1D_Patient#6 | M | 60–70 | 8 | Smartwatch, insulin pen | Physical activity, insulin, BG |
| T2D_Patient#1 | M | 60+ | 12 | Paper diary, app | BG, physical activity, diet |
| T2D_Patient#2 | M | 60+ | N/A* | BG meter, insulin pen, paper diary, app | Diet, medications (non-diabetes related), insulin, physical activity |
| T2D_Patient#3 | M | 60+ | 3 | BG meter, apps | Diet, physical activity, well-being |
| T2D_Patient#4 | M | 60+ | N/A** | BG meter, paper diary | BG, input from doctor |
*Participant stated “a good amount of time ago”
**Participant stated that they were “in the introduction phase” of their diabetes