Table 3.
Baseline Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics of Male and Female Patients Registered at Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centrea
| Variables | Male (n = 139,906) | Female (n = 86,322) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 51.1 ± 12.3 | 51.0 ± 12.7 | 0.015 |
| Height (cm) | 167.1 ± 7.1 | 153.6 ± 6.7 | <0.001 |
| Weight (kg) | 70.3 ± 13.1 | 63.5 ± 12.7 | <0.001 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.1 ± 3.9 | 26.6 ± 4.5 | <0.001 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 131.8 ± 18.4 | 133.3 ± 19.3 | <0.001 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 82.4 ± 9.1 | 81.4 ± 8.8 | <0.001 |
| Fasting plasma glucose (mg/dl) | 172.4 ± 71.3 | 179.8 ± 76.9 | <0.001 |
| Duration of diabetes (years)b | 7.3 ± 7.3 | 6.7 ± 6.6 | <0.001 |
| HbA1c (%) | 8.6 ± 2.2 | 8.7 ± 2.3 | <0.001 |
| Cholesterol (mg/dl) | 186.8 ± 43.6 | 196.2 ± 44.7 | <0.001 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 179.4 ± 150.2 | 167.2 ± 117.0 | <0.001 |
| High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (mg/dl) | 39.8 ± 9.3 | 44.9 ± 10.5 | <0.001 |
| Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (mg/dl) | 111.9 ± 35.7 | 117.6 ± 36.7 | <0.001 |
| Creatinine (mg/dl) | 0.97 ± 0.46 | 0.77 ± 0.32 | <0.001 |
a
Data presented as mean ± standard deviation.
b
Only in T1DM and T2DM patients.