Table 4.
Diabetic patients according to the variance in adiponectin levels.
| Variable | Diabetic patients with adiponectin level < 7 μg/ml | Diabetic patients with adiponectin level ⩾ 7 μg/ml | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | 43(70.5) | 18 (29.5) | |
| Age (year)a | 52.93 ± 11.51 | 63.83 ± 9.68 | 0.001 |
| Genderb | |||
| Female | 17(39.5) | 13 (72.2) | 0.020 |
| Male | 26(60.5) | 5 (27.8) | |
| BMIa (kg/m2) | 28.91 ± 3.47 | 27.0 ± 3.18 | 0.054 |
| WCa (cm) | 98.98 ± 8.92 | 95.06 ± 9.59 | 0.135 |
Abbreviations: BMI – body mass index; WC – waist circumference; N – number of subjects.
a
Data were presented as means ± SD and t-test used for comparison .
b
Data were presented as percentage and compared via chi-sequre test.