Table 3.
Basic clinical biochemical parameters of diabetic retinopathy patients
| NC n = 21 (Mean ± SD) | DR(−) n = 45 (Mean ± SD) | DR(+) n = 22 (Mean ± SD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 38.33 ± 10.22 | 40.56 ± 11.51* | 42.33 ± 12.44* |
| Duration of diabetes (years) | – | 11.29 ± 3.43* | 10.29 ± 3.28* |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 29.33 ± 5.94 | 31.43 ± 5.94* | 32.33 ± 6.54* |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 109.34 ± 18.46 | 117.15 ± 18.16* | 126.15 ± 20.26* |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 76.77 ± 10.55 | 81.11 ± 10.55* | 82.77 ± 10.85* |
| Glycated hemoglobin (HA1c) | 3.29 ± 0.95 | 7.20 ± 1.1* | 8.19 ± 1.95* |
Notes: Values are expressed as mean ± SD.
*
Significant change difference from normal control group at P < 0.05.
Abbreviations: NC, normal control group; DR(−), diabetics without retinopathy; DR(+), diabetics with retinopathy; SD, standard deviation.