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Description of Matching Variables in Cases and Controls.
| Characteristic | Cases n = 50 | Controls n = 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Female, n (%) | 27(54) | 27(54) |
| Non-Hispanic White, n (%) | 43(86) | 44(88) |
| HLA DR3+ genotype, n (%) | 43(86) | 43(86) |
| First-degree relative of a T1D patient, n (%) | 17(34) | 17(34) |
| Age at the first appearance of TTG antibodies in cases/age at matched visit in controls, mean (SD) | 4.9(1.9) | 4.9(1.9) |
| Age at the peak of Glo-3A Ab, mean (SD) | 2.9(1.9) | 2.8(2.3) |
Age in years
