Table 1 The characteristics of the participants
| Â | In depth interview | Focus group discussion |
|---|---|---|
(IDI 1, 2 & 3) | (FGD 1, 2 & 3) | |
(n = 3) | (n = 18) | |
Age (year) | 58–67 | 40–68 |
Ethnicity | Â | Â |
  Malay | 1 | 10 |
  Chinese | - | 4 |
  Indian | 2 | 4 |
Gender | Â | Â |
  Female | 1 | 7 |
  Male | 2 | 11 |
Educational status* | Â | Â |
Primary level | 1 | 8 |
  Secondary level | 1 | 5 |
  Tertiary level | 1 | 5 |
Duration of diabetes (year) | 8–13 | 5–14 |
Duration of insulin use (year) | 3–4 | 2–6 |
Occupations | Retiree, lecturer, housewife | Housewife, chef, police officer, government officer, retired businessman, security officer, teacher, retired nurse, clerk, retired army, retired contractor, insurance agent, businessman, engineer, driver |