Table 1.
Population sociodemographic characteristics.
| Predictors | Diabetic Patients (N = 220) | Control Group (N = 230) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) average, range | 46.1 ± 8.9 (range 24–69) | 41.2 ± 9.1 (range 20–61) | <0.001 |
| Age by type of diabetes and treatment | |||
| Type 1 diabetes | 37.97 ± 21 (N = 36) | -- | |
| Insulin Tx | 37.53 ± 8.08 (N = 34) | -- | |
| Oral Tx | 45.50 ± 9.19 (N = 2) | -- | NS |
| Type 2 diabetes | 47.7 ± 8.14 (N = 184) | -- | |
| Insulin Tx | 48.57 ± 8.28 (N = 92) | -- | |
| Oral Tx | 46.84 ± 7.94 (N = 92) | -- | NS |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 94 (43%) | 109 (47%) | NS |
| Female | 126 (57%) | 121 (53%) | |
| Education | |||
| University graduate | 150 (68%) | 197 (85%) | <0.001 |
| High school | 64 (29%) | 32 (14%) | NS |
| Less than high school | 6 (3%) | 1 (0.5%) | -- |