Table 1 Characteristics of 102 children (aged 6–15 years) with type 1 diabetes
n(%) | Mean (range) | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|
Boys | 52 (51) | ||
Mean age (years) | 11.4 (6.1–15.9) | 2.9 | |
Age groups | |||
6–11 years | 57 (56) | ||
12–15 years | 45 (44) | ||
Age at onset (years) | 7.2 (1.1–14.3) | 3.3 | |
Diabetes duration (years) | 3.9 (0.3–14.2) | 2.9 | |
HbA1c (%) (NGSP/DCCT)* | 8.2 (6.1–11.7) | 1.0 | |
Insulin treatment | |||
Insulin pump | 45 (44) | ||
≥3 injections per day | 57 (56) | ||
Blood glucose measurements* (n = 100) | |||
≤3 times/day | 13 (13) | ||
4–6 times/day | 57 (57) | ||
≥7 times/day | 30 (30) | ||
Monitoring at night† (n = 101) | |||
Every week or more often | 24 (24) | ||
Experienced hypoglycemia† (n = 99) | |||
>7 problematic episodes in the past 12 months | 22 (22) | ||
With unconsciousness, ever (n = 101) | 24 (24) | ||
During night, ever (n = 100) | 71 (71) |