Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study population with and without retinopathy (n=11182)
| Variable | No DR (n=7571) Mean±SD | DR present (n=3611) Mean±SD | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 58.5±11.1 | 57.5±9.5 | |
| Male (%) | 55.6% | 66.9% | <0.001 |
| Reported age of onset of diabetes (years) | 50.9±11.3 | 45.2±10.6 | <0.001 |
| Reported duration of diabetes (years) | 7.6±7.3 | 12.3±7.8 | <0.001 |
| Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (%) (Mean±SD) | 8.0±1.8 | 8.5±2.1 | <0.001 |
| Reported history of Systemic hypertension | 46.1% | 53.4% | <0.001 |
| Treatment for diabetes | |||
| OHA n (%) | 6660 (87.9) | 2509 (69.5) | <0.001 |
| OHA+ Insulin n (%) | 431 (5.7) | 579 (16.0) | |
| Only Insulin n (%) | 354 (4.7) | 511 (14.2) | |
| Others | 126 (1.7) | 12 (0.3) |