Table 1.
Subject characteristics
| Characteristic | Elderly (n = 30) | Younger adults (n = 37) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 68.1 (2.7) | 27.4 (4.1) |
| Sex | ||
| Female [n (%)] | 11 (36.7) | 14 (37.8) |
| Male [n (%)] | 19 (63.3) | 23 (62.2) |
| Race | ||
| White [n (%)] | 30 (100.0) | 36 (97.3) |
| Othera [n (%)] | 0 (0.0) | 1 (2.7) |
| Body weight (kg) | 74.5 (12.1) | 76.5 (10.6) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.8 (2.4) | 24.7 (2.1) |
| Duration of diabetes (years) | 37.5 (12.0) | 14.0 (6.3) |
| HbA1c (%) | 7.2 (0.8) | 7.5 (0.8) |
| HbA1c (mmol/mol) | 55 (9) | 58 (9) |
Data are mean (standard deviation) unless otherwise stated
BMI body mass index, HbA 1c glycosylated haemoglobin
aMixed race