Table 2.
Biochemical and clinical characteristics of diabetic patients
| Test group (n=137) Number (%) | Control group (n=70) Number (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure (mm Hg) | ||
| Systolic | ||
| <120 | 39 (28.5) | 24 (34.3) |
| 120–129 | 39 (28.5) | 22 (31.5) |
| 130–139 | 38 (27.7) | 12 (17.1) |
| 140 to+ | 21 (15.3) | 12 (17.1) |
| Diastolic | ||
| <80 | 40 (29.2) | 26 (37.1) |
| 80–89 | 61 (44.5) | 26 (37.1) |
| 90 to + | 36 (26.3) | 18 (25.8) |
| Latest fasting blood glucose level (mg/dl) | ||
| ≤100 | 43 (31.4) | 24 (34.3) |
| > 100 | 94 (68.6) | 46 (65.7) |
| High-density lipoprotein (mg/dl) | ||
| <35 | 49 (35.8) | 24 (34.3) |
| 35 to < 45 | 74 (54) | 36 (51.5) |
| 45 to < 50 | 6 (4.4) | 2 (2.8) |
| 50 to < 60 | 6 (4.4) | 4 (5.7) |
| > 60 | 2 (1.4) | 4 (5.7) |
| Low-density lipoprotein (mg/dl) | ||
| ≤ 100 | 40 (29.2) | 18 (25.7) |
| 101–130 | 76 (55.5) | 39 (55.6) |
| 131–160 | 20 (14.6) | 10 (14.4) |
| 160 | 1 (0.7) | 3 (4.3) |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | ||
| ≤ 200 | 114 (83.2) | 62 (88.6) |
| 201–240 | 16 (11.7) | 6 (8.6) |
| 241–280 | 5 (3.6) | 2 (2.8) |
| > 281 | 2 (1.5) | - |