Table 3

DTSQ scores (N=91)

Itemn (%)Mean±SD
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Satisfaction with current treatment0 (0.0)1 (1.1)0 (0.0)5 (5.5)11 (12.1)18 (19.8)56 (61.5)5.3±1.0
Perceived frequency of hyperglycemia27 (29.7)22 (24.2)16 (17.6)8 (8.8)10 (11.0)5 (5.5)3 (3.3)1.8±1.7
Perceived frequency of hypoglycemia32 (35.2)28 (30.8)12 (13.2)8 (8.8)6 (6.6)5 (5.5)0 (0.0)1.4±1.5
Treatment convenience0 (0.0)0 (0.0)2 (2.2)4 (4.4)17 (18.7)25 (27.5)43 (47.3)5.1±1.0
Treatment flexibility1 (1.1)2 (2.2)3 (3.3)10 (11.0)19 (20.9)28 (30.8)28 (30.8)4.6±1.3
Satisfaction with diabetes understanding0 (0.0)0 (0.0)1 (1.1)15 (16.5)11 (12.1)26 (28.6)38 (41.8)4.9±1.1
Recommendation of this treatment0 (0.0)0 (0.0)0 (0.0)5 (5.5)4 (4.4)24 (26.4)58 (63.7)5.5±0.8
Satisfaction with continuing this treatment0 (0.0)0 (0.0)0 (0.0)5 (5.5)6 (6.6)21 (23.1)59 (64.8)5.5±0.8
Total score31.0±4.5
  • DTSQ score 0–36, higher scores reflecting higher satisfaction.

  • DTSQ, Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire.