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Demographic characteristics of the study population.
| Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (n = 145) | |
|---|---|
| Female/male | 82/63 |
| Age (years) | 66.8 ± 12.4 |
| Smokers/no smokers | 92/53 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.4 ± 2.2 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 94.8 ± 9.56 |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 96.8 ± 8.44 |
| Waist-to-hip ratio | 0.98 ± 0.05 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 145.4 ± 14.2 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 84.6 ± 9.8 |
