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Baseline characteristics of studied subjects
| Subjects (n60) | Percentage n (%) |
|---|---|
| Male | 30 (50%) |
| Female | 30 (50%) |
| Age (years) | 61, 4 (32-82) |
| Duration of diabetes (years) | 16.95 6 (2-41) |
| Smoking | 4 (6.6%) |
| Diabetic retinopathy | 43 (71.6%) |
| Diabetic nephropathy | 37 (61.6%) |
| Hypertension | 50 (83.3%) |
| Cardiovascular disease | 30 (50%) |
| Distal sensory neuropathy | 60 (100%) |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 13 (21,6%) |
