Table 3.
Study factors by retinopathy status
| No retinopathy | Have retinopathy | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 42 | 32 | |
| Age > 50 yrs | 64.3% | 74.2% | 0.37 |
| Female sex | 50% | 56.3% | 0.6 |
| Duration > 10 yrs | 21.4% | 53.1% | 0.005 |
| Insulin therapy | 2.4% | 18.8% | 0.02 |
| Mean serial plasma glucose > 200 mg/dl | 27.0% | 58.3% | 0.014 |
| Body mass index > 25 kg/m2 | 59.5% | 48.4% | 0.4 |
| Systolic blood pressure > 130 mmHg | 51.3% | 58.1% | 0.6 |
| Diastolic blood pressure > 80 mmHg | 43.6% | 61.3% | 0.1 |
| Presence of albuminuria | 31.3% | 20.0% | 0.5 |
| Estimated GFRa < 60 mL/min | 43.8% | 43.8% | 0.95 |
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Abbreviation: GFR, Glomerular Filtration rate.