Child and family characteristics for those included in the study
| Child and family characteristics | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 49 | 56.3 |
| Female | 38 | 43.7 |
| Age | ||
| 0–5 | 26 | 29.9 |
| 6–10 | 20 | 23.0 |
| 11–16 | 41 | 47.1 |
| Mean±SD | 9.34±4.5 | |
| Ethnicity | ||
| White | 79 | 90.8 |
| Asian | 2 | 2.3 |
| Black | 3 | 3.4 |
| Mixed | 3 | 3.4 |
| Family history | ||
| First degree relative(s) with T1D | 7 | 8.0 |
| First degree relative(s) with T2D | 8 | 9.2 |
| Second or third degree relative(s) with T1D | 13 | 14.9 |
| Second or third degree relative(s) with T2D | 24 | 27.6 |
| Indices of deprivation | ||
| Least deprived tertile | 43 | 49.4 |
| Middle tertile | 33 | 37.9 |
| Most deprived tertile | 9 | 10.3 |
| Missing | 2 | 2.3 |
| Medically trained family member | 9 | 10.3 |
| DKA at diagnosis | ||
| Yes | 35 | 40.2 |
| No | 52 | 60.0 |
T1D, type 1 diabetes.