Table 3.
Comparison between male and female diabetics with GBS
| All GBS patients | Males with GBS | Females with GBS | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (±SD) | 55.5±9.7 years | 62.9± 8.5 years | 53.5±9 years | 0.001 |
| DM duration (±SD) | 12.5±7.7 years | 13.7± 7.3 years | 12.1± 7.9 years | 0.49 |
| Mean weight (±SD) | 84.7±14.9 kg | 82.5±12.1 kg | 85.3±15.6 kg | 0.5 |
| Mean BMI (±SD) | 34.78±6.29 kg/m2 | 29.46±4.3 kg/m2 | 36.3±5.9 kg/m2 | <0.001 |
| Symptoms | 73.4% | 50% | 80% | 0.025 |
| Multiple GBS | 75% | 64% | 78% | 0.29 |
| Family history | 40.6% | 15.3% | 48% | 0.03 |
GBS = gallbladder stone, DM = diabetes mellitus, BMI= body mass index, SD= standard deviation