Table 2.
Differences in duration of newly diagnosed PDN, previous diagnosed PDN between the mild, moderate and severe pain groups
| Variables | Mild (%, 416) | Moderate (% 721) | Severe (% 410) | Statistical value | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New diagnosed before recruit within 3 months | 31.49 (131) | 37.17 (268) | 31.46 (129) | ||
| Diabetic duration (months) | 81.83 ± 82.43 | 96.45 ± 89.15 | 107.40 ± 99.37 | F = 2.075 | 0.127 |
| DPN duration (months) | 4.98 ± 3.14 | 5.65 ± 3.13 | 5.35 ± 2.94 | F = 1.659 | 0.192 |
| PDN duration (months) | 0.19 ± 0.47 | 0.15 ± 0.44 | 0.23 ± 0.51 | F = 0.911 | 0.403 |
| Previous diagnosed PDN | 68.51 (285) | 62.83 (453) | 68.54 (281) | ||
| Diabetic duration (months) | 114.92 ± 97.66 | 121.74 ± 90.75 | 148.71 ± 101.04 | F = 11.214 | < 0.01* |
| DPN duration (months) | 5.05 ± 3.34 | 5.46 ± 3.36 | 5.28 ± 3.14 | F = 1.445 | < 0.236 |
| PDN duration (months) | 25.97 ± 36.52 | 23.84 ± 28.71 | 34.95 ± 42.55 | F = 9.942 | < 0.01* |
*Statistically significant difference at P < 0.01