TABLE 1.
Demographic and physiological information of participants in DPN group and Non-DPN group (Mean ± SD).
| Variables | DPN Group | Non-DPN Group |
|---|---|---|
| Gender (Male/Female) | 5/9 | 7/7 |
| Age (years) | 67.93 ± 5.72 | 67.86 ± 6.20 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.95 ± 2.77 | 25.91 ± 2.77 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 136.92 ± 11.54 | 132.43 ± 11.88 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 71.38 ± 6.47 | 69.29 ± 7.39 |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 71.15 ± 7.94 | 73.36 ± 7.69 |
| Duration of diabetes (years) | 17.64 ± 11.88 | 14.82 ± 6.52 |
| Fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) | 7.90 ± 1.79 | 8.09 ± 1.65 |
| ABI (left) | 1.08 ± 0.12 | 1.03 ± 0.08 |
| ABI (right) | 1.00 ± 0.13 | 1.08 ± 0.06 |
There was no significant difference in all parameters between the DPN group and Non-DPN group (p > 0.05). BMI: body mass index; ABI: Ankle-brachial index. DPN: people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy; Non-DPN: people without diabetic peripheral neuropathy.