Table 1.
Characteristics of the studied groups
| Patient group | Number | Sex | Mean age (years) | Mean duration of disease |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newly diagnosed type I diabetes | 39 | 14F, 25M | 12 7 ± 6·2 | < 3 months from diagnosis |
| Long-standing type I diabetes | 44 | 26F, 18M | 24·8 ± 10·5 | 8·4 ± 4·7 years, 2–18 years |
| Type II diabetes | 27 | 15F, 12M | 53·2 ± 8·0 | 7·1 ± 4·3 years |
| First degree relatives – siblings | 62 | 21F, 41M | 16·7 ± 7·7 | – |
| First degree relatives - parents | 28 | 12F, 16M | 40·5 ± 9·2 | – |
| Untreated Graves’ disease | 14 | 19F, 10M | 36·8 ± 0. 13 3 | – |
| Treated Graves’ disease (methimazole) | 15 | 7–24 months | ||
| Healthy controls | 54 | 29F, 25M | 20 1 ± 3·4 | – |
| Healthy controls-blood donors | 24 | 2 F, 22 M | 33 0 ± 8·9 | – |