Table 2.
Cardiovascular variables compared with metabolic parameters—showing significance values (P).
| Echo parameter/metabolic parameter | HbA1C | Serum cholesterol | Serum triglyceride | Serum HDL | Serum LDL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carotid distensibility | 0.75 | 0.63 | 0.87 | 0.30 | 0.92 |
| cIMT | 0.02* | 0.002* | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.017* |
| Ejection fraction (systole) | 0.02* | 0.197 | 0.142 | 0.463 | 0.501 |
| Ejection fraction (diastole) | 0.03* | 0.204 | 0.090 | 0.590 | 0.513 |
*Significant value.