Table II.
Comparison of clinical and biochemical variables in patients with and without IR.
| Variable | With IR (n = 53) | Without IR (n = 133) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 48.9 (15.4) | 47.7 (13.3) | NS |
| No. of patients, male/female | 21/32 | 74/59 | NA |
| Duration of HD, y, median (SD) | 6.8 (3.2) | 4.2 (1.1) | 0.01 |
| Body mass index | 26.2 (3.9) | 24.3 (4.3) | 0.01 |
| Creatinine, mg/dL | 8.3 (2.1) | 7.1 (2.7) | 0.04 |
| Uric acid, mg/dL | 6.8 (1.2) | 5.6 (1.9) | 0.01 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dL | 218.2 (42.2) | 187.4 (36.9) | 0.01 |
| C-reactive protein, mg/L | 8.4 (7.2) | 4.7 (4.1) | 0.03 |
| Leukocyte count, 103/mL | 8.6 (1.8) | 7.8 (2.1) | 0.02 |
| LVMI, g/m2 | 146.3 (34.2) | 132.2 (36.9) | 0.01 |
HD = hemodialysis; IR = insulin resistance; LVMI = left ventricular mass index; NA = not applicable; NS = not significant.
Unless otherwise indicated, values are given as mean (SD).