Table 1 Basic characteristics of the interviewees (names haven been pseudonymized)
Interviewee, age | Diabetes history | Therapy (history and assessment) |
|---|---|---|
Mr. A (mid 40s) | Since adolescence; has used insulin from pigs and cows | Very happy with insulin pump; allows for flexibility in his work routine |
Mr. B (50) | Since birth; has used insulin from pigs and cows | Using insulin patch pump; excited about continuous glucose monitor (CGM), but not paid for by health insurance |
Mrs. C (late 50s) | Since 2013 | Happy with multiple daily injections (MDI) therapy |
Mr. D (30) | Since 2009 | Using (tethered) insulin pump (due to problems with patch pump); appreciates flexibility in virtue of the pump |
Mr. E (late 20s) | Since 2007 | Happy with MDI |
Mrs. F (late 40s) | Since age 13; has used insulin from pigs and cows | Very happy with using insulin pump and CGM |
Mrs. G (60) | Since age 12; has used insulin from pigs and cows | Happy with insulin pump (before pump: often unconscious); occasionally additional injections necessary; stent (due to diabetes) |