Table 2.
Comparative data on plasmatic redox biomarkers according to the adherence to MedDiet.
| Type 2 Diabetics with DR | Type 2 Diabetics without DR | p Value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poor Adherence MedDiet | Good Adherence MedDiet | Poor Adherence MedDiet | Good Adherence MedDiet | ||
| MDA/TBARS (mm/L) | 4 ± 1 | 3 ± 1 | 2 ± 1 | 2 ± 1 | p < 0.001 |
|
TAC
(mM) |
2 ± 1 | 2 ± 2 | 3 ± 1 | 3 ± 2 | p < 0.051 |
DR: Diabetic Retinopathy; MDA/TBARS: Malondialdehyde/Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances; TAC: Total Antioxidant Capacity; MedDiet: Mediterranean Diet. Data are shown as mean ± standard deviation. p value obtained from ANOVA analysis [40].