Table 3.
Comparison of Red Blood Cell Parameters of Type 2 Diabetic Adult Patients Based on Glycemic Control Status, at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia, 2022 (n = 110)
| Parameters | Good Glycemic Control (n = 53) | Poor Glycemic Control (n = 57) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| RBC (106/μL) | 5.12±0.40 | 4.87±0.45 | 0.002* |
| Hgb (g/dl) | 15.60±0.92 | 15.16±1.11 | 0.028* |
| Hct (%) | 46.20±2.94 | 44.34±3.06 | 0.002* |
| MCV (fl) | 90.40±3.94 | 91.84±4.64 | 0.081 |
| MCH (Pg) | 30.54±1.51 | 31.31±2.06 | 0.280 |
| MCHC (%) | 33.98±1.00 | 34.23±0.91 | 0.098 |
| RDW (%) | 14.17 ±1.00 | 14.23 ±1.10 | 0.764 |
Note: *p-value <0.05 is considered as statistically significant.