| Characteristic | No. of respondents (%) n = 59 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | ||
| < 50 | 16 | (27.1) |
| 50–64 | 25 | (42.3) |
| 65–74 | 9 | (15.3) |
| ≥ 75 | 9 | (15.3) |
| Using insulin | 23 | (40.0) |
| No. of years with diabetes | ||
| < 1 | 11 | (18.6) |
| 1 to 5 | 20 | (33.9) |
| > 5 | 27 | (45.9) |
| Drug insurance | 53 | (89.9) |
| Team members involved in managing patient’s diabetes | ||
| Family physician | 55 | (93.2) |
| Specialist | 17 | (28.8) |
| Diabetes nurse | 20 | (33.9) |
| Nurse practitioner | 5 | (8.5) |
| Dietitian | 15 | (25.4) |
| Pharmacist | 10 | (16.9) |
| Other | 1 | (1.7) |
| Health care team has recommended lifestyle changes to manage diabetes | 53 | (89.8) |
| Patient was able to make most or all of the changes | 29 | (49.1) |
| Patient was able to make a few of the changes | 23 | (39.0) |
| Patient was unable to make any of the changes | 1 | (1.7) |
| Disagree or strongly disagree that their physician thinks their glucose levels are well-controlled | 13 | (22.0) |
| Have been told by their physician that their blood pressure is higher than normal | 23 | (39.0) |