Demographic characteristics
type 2 diabetes, OA, arthritis, diabetes
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, HYPERLIPIDAEMIA, ARTHRITIS, HAND OSTEOARTHRITIS, HYPERTENSION, TYPE 2 DIABETES, DIABETES
The mean age of the 45 older adults who participated in interviews was 71.1 years and the mean length of time living with diabetes was 18.8 years (SD=10.6). Most were female (55.6%), retired from paid work (80%), had type 2 diabetes (93.3%) and reported 4–6 chronic conditions (44.4%). Hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, and osteoarthritis (OA) and other arthritis (eg, rheumatoid arthritis) were the most reported chronic conditions. Demographic characteristics of interview participantsACHRU-CPP, Aging, Community and Health Research Unit-Community Partnership Program.