Table II.
Characteristics of patients with lung cancer with or without DM.
| Characteristic | Patients with DM, n (%) (n=338) | Patients without DM, n (%) (n=1,460) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, 70 years or older | 182 (53.8) | 730 (50.5) |
| Sex, male | 272 (80.5) | 1,093 (74.9)a |
| Ex-, current smoker | 42 (12.4) | 297 (20.3)b |
| Performance status (3–4) | 56 (16.6) | 213 (14.6) |
| Pathology, SCLC | 71 (21.0) | 245 (16.8) |
| Clinical stage, metastatic | 170 (50.3) | 737 (50.5) |
| Initial therapy, SC only | 65 (19.2) | 280 (19.2) |
| Comorbid condition | ||
| Hypertension | 165 (48.8) | 471 (32.2)b |
| Ischemic heart disease | 52 (15.4) | 93 (6.6)b |
| Stroke | 36 (10.9) | 106 (7.3)a |
| Obesity | ||
| ≥25 kg/m2 | 76 (23.0) | 254 (17.4)b |
| ≥30 kg/m2 | 12 (3.6) | 18 (1.2)a |
a
P<0.05
b
P<0.01. DM, diabetes mellitus; SCLC, small cell lung cancer; SC, supportive care.