Table 1.
Characteristics of our 4 groups of patients and controls
| Variable | Lean controls (n = 205) | Obese controls (n = 105) | Liver steatosis (n = 166) | Type 2 diabetes (n = 401) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender(M/F) | 99/106 | 56/49 | 93/73 | 237/164 |
| Age (years) | 33 ± 14 | 66 ± 5 | 67 ± 5 | 69 ± 10 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.17 ± 2.9 | 30.02 ± 2.81 | 31.09 ± 3.6 | 32.62 ± 6.5 |
| HbA1c (mmol/mol) | NA | 39.41 ± 4.74 | 42.8 ± 8.6 | 63.1 ± 14.13 |
| Liver fat content (%) | NA | 2.5 ± 1.3 | 18 ± 13 | NA |
Data is expressed as mean ± SD. BMI body mass index, HbA1c glycated hemoglobin A1c, NA not applicable