Table 1. Demographic Characteristics of Subjects with Diabetes and Controls.
General characteristics of patients are outlined by sex and diabetes type (with corresponding control group). There was no significant difference in Neuropathy Impairment Score in the Lower Limb (NIS-LL) among those with diabetes.
| Patient Type | Number | Age | Duration Diabetes (years) | Body Mass Index | NIS-LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | |||||
| Type 1 Female | 10 | 34±11 | 13±7.1 | 18.3±2.2 | 4.1±3.2 |
| Type 1 Male | 8 | 34±12 | 12±7.2 | 22.3±2.3 | 4.2±3.4 |
| Type 2 Female | 9 | 47±11 | 4.6±4.6 | 32.4±4.5 | 4.1±3.2 |
| Type 2 Male | 9 | 49±11 | 5.1±4.2 | 34.2±5.8 | 4.8±3.3 |
| Controls | |||||
| Type 1 Female | 18 | 34±9 | 0 | 18.5±2.6 | 0 |
| Type 1 Male | 17 | 35±10 | 0 | 23.0±2.6 | 0 |
| Type 2 Female | 19 | 47±13 | 0 | 32.3±5.4 | 0 |
| Type 2 Male | 18 | 49±11 | 0 | 34.7±6.2 | 0 |