| Variables | Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes regimen | Insulin only | 153 (59.5) |
| Oral hypoglycaemic agents | 90 (35) | |
| Oral hypoglycaemic agents and insulin | 14 (5.4) | |
| Specific drugs | Glibenclamide | 13 (5.1) |
| Metformin | 22 (8.6) | |
| Metformin and glibenclamide | 55 (21.4) | |
| Metformin and NPH insulin | 14 (5.4) | |
| NPH insulin | 153 (59.5) | |