Table 2.
Comparison of baseline characteristics in the two groups by DOD.
| Variable | ≥10 years | <10 years | Value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male/female | 42/21 | 110/43 | 0.585 | 0.512 |
| Age (year) | 64.73 ± 11.77 | 61.92 ± 10.97 | 1.674 | 0.096 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.70 ± 4.36 | 25.35 ± 4.95 | −0.916 | 0.361 |
| FPG (mmol·L−1) | 8.00 ± 3.91 | 8.75 ± 4.04 | −1.253 | 0.212 |
| HbA1c (%) | 9.26 ± 2.63 | 10.17 ± 2.91 | −2.140 | 0.033∗ |
| TG (mmol/L) | 1.75 ± 1.42 | 2.02 ± 1.87 | −1.015 | 0.311 |
| TC (mmol/L) | 4.44 ± 0.94 | 4.64 ± 1.06 | −1.342 | 0.181 |
| LDL-C (mmol/L) | 2.46 ± 1.07 | 2.63 ± 1.00 | −1.094 | 0.275 |
| HCY (cm) | 17.79 ± 18.99 | 19.47 ± 23.71 | −0.051 | 0.617 |
| MDNS (fraction) | 25.73 ± 5.25 | 25.89 ± 6.06 | −0.061 | 0.951 |