Table 1.
Comparison of various parameters between the groups enrolled in the study.
| Characteristic | T2DM | Non-diabetic | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 160 | 160 | – |
| Age | 57.00 ± 11.03 | 58.02 ± 12.16 | 0.215 |
| Female | 67 (41.9%) | 72 (45.0%) | 0.994 |
| Male | 93 (58.1%) | 88 (55.0%) | 0.994 |
| Mean duration of DM (years) | 7.83 ± 4.58 | – | – |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 29.35 ± 4.67 | 24.54 ± 2.46 | 0.000 |
| Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) | 172.88 ± 43.06 | 89.08 ± 10.30 | 0.000 |
| HbA1c (%) | 8.60 ± 1.62 | 5.41 ± 0.24 | 0.000 |
| Haemoglobin (gr%) | 13.32 ± 1.51 | 13.90 ± 1.62 | 0.174 |
| Platelets (×109/L) | 257.22 ± 71.13 | 267.27 ± 64.64 | 0.366 |
| Mean platelet volume (fL) | 11.21 ± 0.61 | 10.02 ± 1.01 | 0.000 |
| LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL) | 146.28 ± 32.39 | 114.38 ± 14.08 | 0.004 |