Table 3.
Comparison of male and female of 25(OH)D, glucose metabolism indices (FBS, FINS, and HbA1c), and HOMA-IR.
| Male | Female | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25(OH)D (ng/mL) | 20.46 ± 11.76 | 22.55 ± 9.16 | 0.301 |
| HOMA-IR | 5.78 ± 2.16 | 5.81 ± 2.12 | 0.953 |
| FBS (mmol/L) | 8.03 ± 3.76 | 8.47 ± 2.64 | 0.452 |
| FINS (μU/mL) | 134.72 ± 75.47 | 118.78 ± 59.14 | 0.203 |
| HbA1c (%) | 10.09 ± 3.09 | 8.83 ± 2.28 | 0.013 |
Notes: 25(OH)D: 25-hydroxyvitamin D, HOMA-IR: homeostatic model estimates of insulin resistance, FBS: fasting blood glucose, FINS: fasting blood insulin, and HbA1c: glycated hemoglobin A1c.