Table 4.
Frequencies of infections over 12 months in diabetic subjects of treatment and placebo groups (n %).
| Type of infection | Placebo (n = 48) | Treatment (n = 37) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold | 3 (6.25%) | 4 (10.8%) | |
| Flu | 4 (8.3%) | 5 (13.5%) | |
| Sore throats | 4 (8.3%) | 3 (8.1%) | |
| Bronchitis | 2 (4.2%) | 1 (2.7%) | |
| Urinary tract infection | 3 (6.25%) | 2 (5.4%) | |
| Gastro enteritis (diarrhea and vomiting) | 0 | 1 (2.7%) | |
| Ear infection | 2 (4.2%) | 1 (2.7%) | |
| Other | 9 (18.8%) | 8 (21.7%) | |
| Number of infections per subject | 0.56 | 0.67 | 0.488 |
p ≤ 0.05 significant.