Table 1. Comparisons of baseline characteristic between the DVCT and control groups.
| Characteristic | Control group (n=81) | DVCT group (n=93) | t/χ2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 29.40 ± 2.10 | 29.70 ± 2.30 | 0.894 | 0.373 |
| Course of disease | 5.7 ± 1.2 | 5.4 ± 1.3 | 1.573 | 0.117 |
| Marriage history (Y/N) | 45/36 | 58/35 | 0.754 | 0.362 |
| Smoking history (Y/N) | 43/38 | 52/41 | 0.892 | 0.709 |
| Drinking history (Y/N) | 59/22 | 66/27 | 1.097 | 0.784 |
| Hypertension (Y/N) | 42/39 | 40/53 | 1.427 | 0.244 |
| HbA1c (%) | 7.62 ± 1.42 | 7.55 ± 1.35 | 0.333 | 0.740 |
| FPG (mmol/l) | 8.61 ± 0.23 | 8.71 ± 0.51 | 1.626 | 0.106 |
| TC (mmol/l) | 4.85 ± 0.64 | 5.01 ± 0.78 | 1.466 | 0.145 |
| TG (mmol/l) | 1.80 ± 0.29 | 1.87 ± 0.30 | 1.559 | 0.121 |
| HDL (mmol/l) | 1.13 ± 0.21 | 1.21 ± 0.36 | 1.756 | 0.081 |
| LDL (mmol/l) | 2.57 ± 0.33 | 2.66 ± 0.45 | 1.485 | 0.139 |
Note:Y, yes; N, no.