Table 4.
History of DM | FBS <100 mg% | FBS 100-125 mg% | FBS >125 mg% | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes |
Take medication |
6 (17.1%) |
5 (14.3%) |
24 (68.6%) |
35 (100%) |
No | No |
2 (25%) |
4 (50%) |
2 (25%) |
8 (100%) |
No | 165 (62%) | 69 (25.9%) | 326 (12%) | 266 (100%) |
Chi square p= 0.044*.
df = 2 (6.229).
Participants who have untreated diabetes mellitus are 37% (25%+12%=37%) of those elders with abnormal FBS.