Table 2.
Baseline and clinical characteristics of the study participants (n = 250)
| Characteristic | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years |
|
|
| Mean ± SD: 51.6 ± 9.2 |
|
|
| 18-64 |
158 |
62.2 |
| >65 |
92 |
36.8 |
| Gender |
|
|
| Female |
155 |
62 |
| Occupation |
|
|
| Employed |
140 |
56 |
| Education status |
|
|
| Educated |
235 |
94 |
| Smoking status |
|
|
| Former smokers |
22 |
8.8 |
| Current smokers |
3 |
1.2 |
| Family history of diabetes |
|
|
| Yes |
93 |
37.5 |
| Body mass index in kg/m2 |
|
|
| Mean ± SD 24.5 ± 3.9 |
|
|
| 17-24.9 |
130 |
52 |
| 25-29.9 |
95 |
38 |
| >30 |
25 |
10 |
| Category of diabetes |
|
|
| Type 2 DM | 97 |
*DM-Diabetes Mellitus.