[Table/Fig-4]:
Serum zinc level of the siblings of patients with type 2 DM categorized to MONW and non-MONW
| Characteristics | MONW | Non-MONW | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 29.0 ± 5.2 | 26.9 ± 4.7 | 0.05 |
| Male sex, n (%) | 82 (48.2)* | 12(40.0) | 0.467 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 113.0±9.2 | 113.3±10.0 | 0.912 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 72.0±7.5 | 73.8±9.0 | 0.911 |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 24.2±1.6 | 22.8±1.5 | 0.013 |
| Waist Circumference (cm) | 87.3±7.7 | 75.8±7.3 | 0.001 |
| FBG (mg/dl) | 102.2±18.7 | 99.0±12.2 | 0.152 |
| Serum insulin (uIU/ml) | 7.2±4.6 | 6.3±3.7 | 0.057 |
| HOMA-IR | 1.81±1.05 | 1.54±0.81 | 0.045 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 146.7±35.3 | 77.5±35.7 | 0.001 |
| HDL-Cholesterol (mg/dl) | 43.2±11.7 | 48.1±12.8 | 0.049 |
| Serum zinc (ug/dl) | 93.7±20.9 | 96.2±18.1 | 0.059 |
Results are mean±SD., *Chi-square test