Table 2.
Biochemical parameters of study participants
| Parameters | Cases (n=39) | Controls (n=39) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBS (mg/dL) | 141.00 (95.00-224.00) | 193.00 (151.00-254.00) | 0.017* |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 175.00 (145.00-220.00) | 165.00 (137.00-203.00) | 0.353 |
| HDL (mg/dL) | 42.00 (38.00-49.00) | 41.00 (36.00-50.00) | 0.774 |
| LDL (mg/dL) | 114.00-(93.00-151.00) | 103.00 (83.00-133.00) | 0.459 |
| TG (mg/dL) | 155.00 (87.00-179.00) | 145.00 (110.00-225.00) | 0.136 |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 4.200 (4.00-4.50) | 4.10 (3.90-4.30) | 0.163 |
| Total bilirubin (mg/dL) | 0.580 (0.420-1.010) | 0.500 (0.370-0.690) | 0.130 |
| Direct bilirubin (mg/dL) | 0.100 (0.070-1.010) | 0.090 (0.060-0.130) | 0.357 |
| AST (IU/L) | 23.00 (19.00-0.160) | 21.00 (18.00-28.00) | 0.289 |
| ALT (IU/L) | 20.00 (14.00-28.00) | 19.00 (13.00-29.00) | 0.734 |
| ALP (IU/L) | 93.00 (77.00-110.00) | 101.00 (85.00-123.00) | 0.165 |
Data were expressed as median with interquartile range: *P value <0.05 considered as statistically significant: FBS-fasting blood sugar, HDL-C-high density lipoprotein, LDL-C-low density lipoprotein, TG-triglycerides, AST-aspartate transaminase, ALT-alanine transaminase, ALP-alkaline phosphatase