Table 2.
Comparison of characteristics of patients divided for partial clinical remission duration.
| Partial clinical remission < 297 days | Partial clinical remission ≥ 297 days | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 15.6 | 15.4 | P = 279 NS |
| Gender (%) | M: 36 F: 64 | M: 58 F: 42 | χ square 6–405 DF = 1 P = 0.011 |
| HCO3− at onset (mg/dl) | 18.7 | 19.3 |
T = −1.323 P = 0.0188 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 20.7 | 17.6 | P = 0.01 |
| Duration of DM (years) | 12.1 | 12.4 |
T = −0–574 P = 0.566 NS |
The mean duration of honeymoon phase was 297 days as correlated with literature (an average is 9.2 months). In the study population; female sex, low HCO3 levels at the onset of DM had a high predictive value on patients who did not experience more than 297 days Partial Clinical Remission.