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Characteristics of Nondisabled Older Mexican Americans With Diabetes Mellitus (N = 347)
| Characteristics | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Duration of disease, mean ± standard deviation | 11.7 ± 9.0 |
| Treatment | |
| None | 47 (13.5) |
| Oral hypoglycemic | 206 (59.4) |
| Insulin | 80 (23.1) |
| Oral hypoglycemic + insulin | 14 (4.0) |
| Complications | |
| Eyes | 111 (32.0) |
| Kidney | 29 (8.4) |
| Circulation | 104 (30.0) |
| Amputations | 18 (5.2) |
