Table 2: Distribution of the studied groups according to age (years).

Groups

N

Age range

Mean ± SD

Duration of DM

FBG (mg/dL)

HbA1c (%)

Non-diabetic patients (Group I)

31

65-75

70.4 ± 5.7

 -

 -

Diabetic patients (Group II)

25

50-64

58.4 ± 2.8

5-11 years

213 ± 44

9.4 ± 1.2

Diabetic patients (Group III)

22

65-80

71.6 ± 4.9

11-15 years

217 ± 44

10.2 ± 1.8

DM: Diabetes Mellitus; FBG: Fasting Blood Glucose; Hba1c: Glycated Hemoglobin