Table 2.
Clinical characteristics of patients with T2DMY vs T2DME
| Variable | T2DMY (n = 570) | T2DME (n = 570) | Z/χ 2 value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family history [positive, n (%)] | 150 (26.32) | 89 (15.61) | 19.699 | < 0.001 |
| Smoking history [positive, n (%)] | 293 (51.40) | 292 (51.23) | 0.004 | 0.953 |
| Drinking history [positive, n (%)] | 190 (33.33) | 216 (37.89) | 2.586 | 0.108 |
| BMI | 28.00 (25.10, 30.79) | 25.30 (23.41, 27.75) | -0.6782 | <0.001 |
Notes: T2DMY: type 2 diabetes in adolescents and young adults patients; T2DME: type 2 diabetes in middle aged and elderly patients; BMI: body mass index. Qualitative data are described by median and interquartile range.