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Table 1 Study group characteristics
| Variables | Women with type 1 diabetes (n = 105) |
|---|---|
| Age, n (%) | |
| ≤ 30 years | 28 (26.7) |
| 31-35 years | 40 (38.1) |
| ≥ 36 years | 37 (35.3) |
| Child's age at time of interview, n (%) | |
| < 1 year | 21 (20.0) |
| 1-3 years | 71 (67.6) |
| 3-5 years | 12 (11.4) |
| < 5 years | 1 (1.0) |
| Educational level, n (%) | |
| Primary school | 3 (2.9) |
| Secondary school | 43 (41.3) |
| University | 58 (55.8) |
| Current occupation, n (%) | |
| Paid work | 59 (56.2) |
| Home work | 4 (3.8) |
| Parental leave | 36 (34.3) |
| Sick leave | 7 (6.7) |
| Unemployed | 9 (8.6) |
| Student | 4 (3.8) |
| Years with diabetes, n (%) | |
| 0-9 years | 19 (18.3) |
| 10-19 years | 42 (40.4) |
| ≥ 20 years | 43 (41.3) |
| Insulin administration, n (%) | |
| Syringe/pen | 75 (71.4) |
| Pump (continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion) | 30 (28.6) |
