Table 2.
Comparison of clinical, biochemical characteristics and ESC measurement in patients without (MNSI B score ≤2) and with (MNSI B score >2) clinical neuropathy.
| MNSI B score ≤2 | MNSI B score >2 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (N = 121) | (N = 144) | ||
| Gender | Males (74), females (47) | Males (75), females (69) | |
| Age (yr) | 49.82 (8.93) | 55.81 (8.27) | <0.001 |
| Duration of DM (yr) | 6.85 (5.97) | 11.40 (7.30) | <0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.93 (3.50) | 26.88 (3.82) | 0.03 |
| Waist-hip Ratio | 0.95 (0.07) | 0.95 (0.08) | 0.74 |
| Hemoglobin (gm%) | 12.82 (1.72) | 12.20 (1.57) | <0.01 |
| Random glucose (mg%) | 177.07 (74.60) | 177.92 (77.43) | 0.92 |
| HbA1c (%) | 8.34 (1.75) | 8.70 (1.87) | 0.11 |
| Uric acid (mg%) | 4.71 (1.24) | 4.64 (1.16) | 0.62 |
| Creatinine (mg%) | 0.74 (0.17) | 0.74 (0.20) | 0.98 |
| eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m2) | 113.22 (28.08) | 109.38 (29.15) | 0.27 |
| VPT (volts) | 10.40 (4.52) | 17.11 (7.93) | <0.001 |
| Hand ESC (μS) | 58.77 (19.84) | 48.40 (20.90) | <0.001 |
| Feet ESC (μS) | 58.32 (19.86) | 48.49 (21.12) | <0.001 |
Values are mean (sd). P-value calculated using t test. ESC and VPT readings are mean of left and right sides.