Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the population.
| Parameter | T2DM (n = 20) | Healthy controls (n = 20) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 (50) | 10 (50) | 1.00 |
| Female | 10 (50) | 10 (50) | |
| Age in years | 13.9 ± 1.52 | 11.2 ± 2.67 | <0.001 |
| Obesitya | 14 (70) | 0 (0) | <0.001 |
| Overweightb | 4 (20) | 0 (0) | |
| Normal weight | 2 (10) | 20 (100) | |
| Acanthosis nigricans | 19 (95) | 0 (0) | <0.001 |
| Tanner 1-2 | 0 (0) | 11 (55) | <0.001 |
| Tanner 3-5 | 20 (100) | 9 (45) |
T2DM = type 2 diabetes mellitus. aObesity was defined as BMI ≥ 95th percentile according to CDC criteria. bOverweight was defined as BMI ≥ 85th percentile and <95th percentile according to CDC criteria. Data are presented as absolute number and percentage (%) unless specified otherwise.