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Comparison of demographic variables between treatment groups
| Demographic variable | Study group (n = 46) | Control group (n = 39) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean | 55·4 | 58·9 |
| Median | 55·0 | 58·0 |
| Standard deviation | 9·6 | 11·6 |
| Range | 32·0–78·0 | 35·0–93·0 |
| Number of patients | 46 | 39 |
| Body mass index (lbs/in2) | ||
| Mean | 33·1 | 34·6 |
| Median | 32·1 | 33·5 |
| Standard deviation | 6·7 | 8·5 |
| Range | 24·3–52·8 | 20·9–61·1 |
| Number of patients | 45 | 38 |
| Diabetes mellitus type | ||
| Type 1 | 5 (10·9%) | 2 (5·1%) |
| Type 2 | 41 (89·1%) | 37 (94·9%) |
| Number of patients | 46 | 39 |
