Table 3.
Comparison of preprandial salivary glucose by glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
| HBA1C range | Mean | SD | f-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 7% | 2.30 mg/dL | 1.34 | 15.80** |
| 7%–8% | 3.81 mg/dL | 3.12 | (P < 0.01) |
| Over 8% | 6.72 mg/dL | 4.64 |
Note:
**
f-value shows statistically significant difference between preprandial salivary glucose and glycated hemoglobin.
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation. age groups of patients. Similarly, no significant differences were found when salivary glucose was compared between male and female patients, using an independent t-test (P > 0.05).