Table 1. Baseline characteristics of subjects.
Adapted from (14).
| Variables | Type 2 diabetic subjects | Non-diabetic subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Patients (n) | 20 | 18 |
| Sex (male/female) | 6/14 | 07 / 11 |
| Age (years) # | 53.0 (49.1; 56.9) | 52.9 (49.2; 56.6) |
| HbA1c (%) | 11.7 [9.50; 13.8]a | 5.60 [5.30; 5.90] a |
| Venous glucose (mM) # | 14.6 (10.8; 18.4)a | 5.18 (4.56; 5.80) a |
| Fasting Insulin (mU/l) | 11.0 [6.70; 15.8] | 13.7 [8.9; 28.8] |
| Insulin resistance (HOMA) # | 5.18 (3.99; 6.95)b | 3.11 (2.29; 7.42)b |
| Fibrinogen (g/l) # | 4.25 (3.88; 4.63) | 4.02 (3.59; 4.45) |
| Duration of diabetes (years) | 11.0 (8.00; 15.0) | |
Note:
a
P < 0.001;
b
P< 0.05;
#
Data normally distributed and reported as mean (95% confidence interval); Insulin resistance = (fasting insulin × fasting venous glucose)/22.5.