Table 1 Descriptive Statistics for N = 75 Patients
| Â | Mean (SD) | Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|
Age in years | 64.03 (7.56) | 63.00 (9.00) |
Baseline Burden of illnessb | 2.61 (0.81) | 2.77 (1.30) |
Baseline Body mass index (n = 66) | 33.38 (5.86) | 32.16 (5.59) |
Deyo comorbidity index (n = 71) | 3.66 (2.55) | 3.00 (3.00) |
Hemoglobin A1c % | Â | Â |
  Baseline | 8.82 (1.20) | 8.60 (1.40) |
  1-year | 8.28 (1.40) | 7.90 (1.40) |
1-year Diabetes QOL | Â | Â |
  Overall | 41.36 (23.32) | 40.33 (35.05) |
  Diabetes control | 42.24 (26.90) | 43.06 (48.62) |
  Anxiety/worry | 37.94 (30.25) | 37.50 (58.34) |
  Social burden (n = 74) | 23.96 (26.32) | 13.33 (40.00) |
  Sexual functioning (n = 74) | 60.65 (34.34) | 66.67 (50.00) |
  Energy and mobility | 43.10 (25.83) | 43.33 (41.11) |
| Â | Frequency (Percent) | Â |
Male | 73 (97.33) | Â |
Race/Ethnicity (n = 74) |  |  |
  White | 38 (51.35) |  |
  Black | 21 (28.38) |  |
  Hispanic | 12 (16.22) |  |
  Other | 3 (4.05) |  |
Education Levela | Â | Â |
  ≤ High School | 21 (28.00) |  |
  Some College/Trade School | 54 (72.00) |  |
VA co-pay | Â | Â |
  Required | 25 (33.33) |  |
  Waived | 50 (66.67) |  |