Table 1.
Clinical characteristics. 24 subjects divided into two groups—type 2 diabetics and non-diabetics 1.
| Clinical Characteristic, Unit | Type 2 Diabetics (n = 12) | Non-Diabetics (n = 12) | P Value 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender, f/m | 3/9 | 3/9 | - |
| Age, years | 62.9 (57.0–68.8) |
62.8 (57.6–67.7) |
0.944 |
| Weight, kg | 89.1 (77.3–100.8) |
84.6 (78.1–91.1) |
0.473 |
| Fasting plasma glucose, mmol/L | 8.77 (7.6–10.0) |
5.7 (5.5–5.9) |
<0.0001 |
| HbA1c, % | 49.6 (46.9–52.3) |
36.5 (33.8–39.2) |
<0.0001 |
| Fasting triglycerides, mmol/L | 1.76 (0.88–2.28) |
1.33 (0.92–1.73) |
0.502 |
| HDL cholesterol, mmol/L | 1.3 (1.1–1.5) |
1.5 (1.2−1.9) |
0.226 |
1 Values are means (95% confidence interval). 2 Groups are compared by paired t-test. Abbreviations: HbA1c: haemoglobin A1c, HDL: high-density lipoproteins.