Table 4 Comparisons of biochemical parameters and body mass index in Sudanese with type 2 diabetes mellitus with regards the presence or absence of retinopathy (n = 115)
Parameters | Presence of Retinopathy (n = 49) | Absence of Retinopathy (n = 66) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Glucose (mg/dL) | 164.35 ± 46.166 | 188.36 ± 93.474 | 0.073 |
HbA1c (%) | 8.516 ± 2.2974 | 8.448 ± 1.8865 | 0.862 |
hs-CRP (mg/L) | 21.186 ± 6.889 | 14.216 ± 3.520 | 0.481 |
Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 213.51 ± 63.143 | 204.41 ± 55.675 | 0.415 |
Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 129.98 ± 56.556 | 149.11 ± 62.239 | 0.093 |
HDL (mg/dL) | 44.92 ± 8.691 | 43.48 ± 9.405 | 0.403 |
LDL (mg/dL) | 113.35 ± 41.474 | 105.71 ± 35.134 | 0.288 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 27.298 ± 4.325 | 28.111 ± 3.409 | 0.262 |