Table 1.
The Primary Characteristics of Patients with DM Alone, Diabetic Ketosis (DK), and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Revealed That DKA Had a Significantly Lower Age, BMI, Duration of Diabetes, and a Higher HbA1c
| Variables | DM Alone | DK | DKA |
|---|---|---|---|
| N (M/F) | 602 (284/318) | 232 (153/81) | 60 (39/21) |
| Age (year) | 66.00±11.54 | 57.66±16.61 | 50.43±14.86* |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.69±7.43 | 24.22±4.08 | 23.50±3.89* |
| HbA1c (%) | 9.46±2.26 | 11.63±2.50 | 11.86±3.02* |
| Duration of diabetes (year) | 10 (3, 15) | 10 (6, 18) | 6 (1, 30)* |
Note: *p<0.05.
Abbreviation: N (M/F), numbers (male/female).