Table 2 Personal characteristic of the patients and peer supporters that participated in the study
From: Development of a complex intervention to test the effectiveness of peer support in type 2 diabetes
| Â | Patient participants | Peer supporters |
|---|---|---|
Male | 13 (59%) | 4 (100%) |
Mean age (yrs) | 66 | 65 |
Mean yrs since diagnosis of type 2 diabetes | 4 | 7 |
Entitled to medical card | 14 (64%) | 2 (50%) |
Smoker | 3 (14%) | 0 (0%) |