TABLE 2.
The MARD and MAD
| Variables | All (2885 points) | BG <100 (447 points) | BG ≥100 (2438 points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARD, % | |||
| 14 days | 23.4 (12.9) | 25.1 (13.3) | 23.1 (12.8) |
| Before HD | 21.7 (12.2) | 22.3 (16.2) | 21.6 (11.9) |
| After HD | 25.8 (11.9)* | 24.7 (13.3) | 26.3 (11.3)* |
| MAD, mg/dL | |||
| 14 days | 33.9 (22.8) | 21.8 (11.8) | 36.2 (23.7) |
| Before HD | 33.8 (21.3) | 19.9 (15.2) | 34.8 (21.3) |
| After HD | 30.5 (17.1) | 20.9 (11.7) | 35.1 (17.4) |
Note: Data are presented as mean (standard deviation).
Abbreviations: BG, blood glucose; HD, hemodialysis; MARD, mean absolute relative difference; MAD, mean absolute difference.
*
P < .05 (vs. before dialysis).