| Variables | T2DM (n=28) | Controls (n=26) | Statistic; p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years, mean ± SD) | 58.1 ± 6.9 | 54.7 ± 7.3 | U = 256; >0.05 |
| Gender (male: female) | 17:11 | 13:13 | X 21 = 0.627; >0.05 |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m2, mean ± SD) | 29.16 ± 4.63 | 25.06 ± 2.60 | t = -4.053; <0.001 |
| Blood glucose (mg/dL, mean ± SD) | 164.29 ± 59.23 | 92.88 ± 11.05 | t = -6.259; <0.001 |
| HbA1c (%, mean ± SD) | 9.73 ± 3.01 | 5.38 ± 0.37 | t = -7.457; <0.001 |
| Hypertension (HTM) (yes:no) | 23:5 | 6:20 | X 21= 18.92; <0.001 |
| TIV (dm3, mean ± SD) | 1.51 ± 0.23 | 1.56 ± 0.20 | t = 0.922; >0.05 |