Table 2.
Laboratory parameters of the sample (n = 185) according to the three levels of cardiovascular risk.
| Low Risk (n = 55) | Medium Risk (n = 40) | High Risk (n = 90) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M (SD) | M (SD) | M (SD) | p a | |
| Glucose concentration (mg/dL) b | 93.5 (11.2) | 135.7 (44.4) | 151.2 (59) | <0.001 ** |
| HbA1c (%) c | 5.6 (0.3) | 6.8 (1.1) | 7.5 (1.3) | <0.001 ** |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) d | 112.6 (47.4) | 130.2 (60.6) | 159.2 (109) | <0.001 ** |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) b | 195.8 (44.8) | 183.6 (41.8) | 170.9 (39) | <0.001 ** |
| High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (mg/dL) d | 58.7 (12.7) | 56.1 (17.7) | 49.2 (13.7) | <0.001 ** |
Note. a p-value according to Kruskal–Wallis test (statistical significance at p < 0.05) between CVR levels. ** p < 0.001. b 7 missing values. c 14 missing values. d 10 missing values.