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