Table 2.
Characteristics of Participants at Time of Cortisol Assessment by Diabetes Status
| N of Participants | No Diabetes (n = 3270) | Prevalent Diabetes (n = 238) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, y, SD | 3508 | 60.85 (5.89) | 63.64 (5.99) | <.001 |
| Sex, % men | 3508 | 2455 (75.1%) | 181 (76.1%) | .816 |
| Current smoker, % yes | 3506 | 212 (6.5%) | 18 (7.6%) | .522 |
| Employment grade, % lowest | 3498 | 237 (7.3%) | 34 (14.3%) | <.001 |
| Obese, % yes | 3494 | 567 (17.4%) | 80 (33.8%) | <.001 |
| Fatigued, % yes | 3491 | 625 (19.2%) | 57 (24.1%) | .075 |
| Late saliva collection, % yes | 3508 | 597 (18.3%) | 49 (20.6%) | .386 |
| Cardiovascular medication, % yes | 3508 | 861 (26.3%) | 144 (60.5%) | <.001 |
| History of CHD, % yes | 3398 | 407 (12.8%) | 60 (26.2%) | <.001 |
Data are presented as means ± SDs or N (%).