Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of non-diabetic and diabetic groups.
| Demographics | Non-diabetic (n = 27) | Diabetic (n = 24) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67 (±11) | 71 (±9) |
| Male | 20 (74%) | 22 (92%) |
| HbA1C (mg/dl) | 5.8 (±0.5) | 7.9 (±1.1)a |
| Insulin | N/A | 4 (17%)a |
| Oral hypoglycemic agent | N/A | 20 (80%)a |
| Hypertension | 24 (88%) | 21 (88%) |
| Congestive heart failure | 5 (18%) | 4 (17%) |
| Coronary artery bypass graft | 25 (92%) | 21 (88%) |
| Creatinine (mg/dl) | 1.0 (±0.3) | 1.5 (±1.1)a |
| Smoking | 15 (55%) | 13 (54%) |
| BMI (body mass index) | 28 (±3.6) | 29 (±5.4) |
Data are presented as mean (SD), or total number (n) with percentage of cohort (%).
a
denotes P < 0.05.
CHF: Congestive Heart Failure.
CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
BMI: Body Mass Index.