Demographic and clinical characteristics
| Total sample (n=61) | Rural 56% (n=34) | Urban 44% (n=27) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic characteristics | |||
| Age of participating youth (mean±SD) | 13.3±3.4 | 13.2±3.4 | 13.5±3.6 |
| Race (%NHW) | 82% | 74% | 93% |
| Education level of parent/caregiver (>high school) | 68% | 63% | 74% |
| Family income (%<$50 K/year) | 36% | 47% | 22%* |
| Public insurance | 38% | 56% | 15%** |
| Clinical characteristics | |||
| HbA1c (mean±SD) | 8.8±1.7 | 9.0±1.8 | 8.5±1.6 |
| Insulin regimen (%pump) | 54% | 47% | 63% |
| Duration of diabetes (mean±SD) | 5.4±3.2 | 4.9±3.2 | 6.1±3.0 |
*p=0.05 **p=0.001.
HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin; NHW, non-Hispanic white.