Table 1.
Characteristics of 210 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes
| Variables | Mean ± SD | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) |
72.3 ± 5.4 |
|
| Gender |
|
|
| Men |
|
98 (46.7) |
| Female |
|
112 (53.3) |
| Diabetes duration (y) |
10.9 ± 7.6 |
|
| Diabetes medication |
|
|
| Oral hypoglycemic drug |
|
147 (70.0) |
| Insulin and Oral hypoglycemic drug |
|
63 (30.0) |
| Dietary intake |
|
|
| Energy intake (kcal/kg) |
26.0 ± 7.8 |
|
| Protein intake (g/kg) |
0.8 ± 0.3 |
|
| Magnesium intake (mg/kg) |
3.6 ± 1.7 |
|
| Magnesium intake < DRI |
|
186 (88.6) |
| Serum magnesium (mmol//L) |
0.78 ± 0.09 |
|
| Hypomagnesaemia ( < 0.75 mmol//L) |
|
78 (37.1) |
| Serum albumin (g/dL) | 4.0 ± 0.3 |
1. Taiwan DRI (dietary reference intakes, DRI) of magnesium for health individuals above 19 years of age is 360 mg/d for males and 315 mg/d for females.
2. Categorical variables were analyzed according to frequency distribution and expressed in number and percentages [n (%)].
3. Continuous variables were presented as mean values and standard deviation (Mean ± SD).