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Blood Pressure Measurement
| Variables | Frequency (n = 400) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure | ||
| Normal | 266 | 66.5 |
| Hypotension | 6 | 1.5 |
| Hypertension | 128 | 32.0 |
| Mean SBP | 133 ± 20mmHg | |
| Mean DBP | 82 ± 12mmHg | |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | ||
| < 18.5 | 4 | 1.0 |
| 18.5 – 24.9 | 107 | 26.8 |
| 25.0 – 29.9 | 143 | 35.8 |
| ≥ 30 | 146 | 36.5 |
| Mean BMI | 28.4 ± 5.8 | |
| Glycosuria | ||
| Absent | 215 | 53.75 |
| Present | 185 | 46.25 |
| Proteinuria | ||
| Absent | 319 | 79.75 |
| Present | 81 | 20.25 |
| FBS (mmol/l) | ||
| < 5.5 (controlled) | 79 | 19.75 |
| ≥ 5.5 (not controlled) | 321 | 80.25 |
| Mean FBS | 8.9 ± 5.5 |
