Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics and Laboratory Results in the Two Groups of Diabetics and Non-diabetic Subject
| Characteristic | Non-diabetic | Diabetic | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age ( yr) | 49.0±15.1 | 58.94±11.7 | <0.001 |
| Male gender, n (%) | 32 (29.9) | 45 (42.1) | 0.064 |
| BMI( kg/m 2 ) | 26.0±5.3 | 28.1±5.2 | 0.004 |
| HbA1c (%) | 5.5±0.5 | 7.8±1.5 | <0.001 |
| Fasting blood sugar (mg/dL) | 98.2±12.3 | 180.4±70.3 | <0.001 |
| Vitamin D (ng/mL) | 15.67±6.3 | 9.6±5.3 | <0.001 |
| TAC (µm/L) | 448.3±112.8 | 339.1±47.9 | <0.001 |
| Uric acid (mg/dL) | 5.5±1.5 | 5.0±1.2 | 0.035 |
| Albumin (mg/dL) | 4.0±0.4 | 2.8±0.71 | <0.001 |
| Total bilirubin (mg/dL) | 0.88±0.38 | 0.62±0.16 | 0.008 |
| cTAS (µM/L) | 9.6±1.8 | 7.2±1.2 | <0.001 |
BMI: body mass index; TAC: total antioxidant capacity; cTAS: calculated total antioxidant status