Table 3.
Baseline characteristics of diabetic and nondiabetic participants included in the study
| Parameter | Control group n = 67 | Diabetes mellitus n = 64 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| VC (l) | 4.9 (0.9) | 3.9 (1.0) | 0.001 |
| VC (%) | 114.4 (13.8) | 105.2 (17.9) | 0.001 |
| FEV1 (l) | 3.6 (0.7) | 2.8 (0.8) | 0.001 |
| FEV1 (%) | 103.0 (12.0) | 94 (14.6) | 0.001 |
| TLC (l) | 6.6 (1.1) | 5.6 (1.2) | 0.001 |
| TLC (%) | 106 (13.0) | 99.5 (15.4) | 0.001 |
| DLCO (mmol/min/kPa) | 10.0 (2.1) | 8.6 (2.4) | 0.001 |
| DLCO/VA (mmol/min/kPa/l) | 1.56 (0.2) | 1.55 (0.2) | 0.496 |
n number of measurement tests
The data are presented as the means (SDs)