Table 4.
Performance scores of the participants in MoCA cognitive domains.
| Cognitive domains | Non-diabetic group | Diabetic group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive function | 4.2 ± 1.1 | 3.2 ± 1.3 | 0.001* |
| Naming | 2.9 ± 0.3 | 2.7 ± 0.6 | 0.045* |
| Attention | 5.6 ± 0.6 | 4.4 ± 1.8 | 0.001* |
| Language | 2.1 ± 0.8 | 1.7 ± 0.8 | 0.052 |
| Abstraction | 1.9 ± 0.3 | 1.5 ± 0.7 | 0.003* |
| Delayed recall | 3.9 ± 1.1 | 2.4 ± 1.5 | 0.001* |
| Orientation | 5.0 ± 1.0 | 4.9 ± 1.1 | 0.729 |
| Total MoCA score | 26.5 ± 2.2 | 21.6 ± 5.5 | 0.001* |
*
Significant difference (P < 0.05) between groups (t-test).