Table 5 Comparisons of biochemical parameters and body mass index in Sudanese with type 2 diabetes mellitus with regards the presence or absence of neuropathy (n = 115)
Presence of Neuropathy (n = 7) | Absence of Neuropathy (n = 108) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Glucose (mg/dL) | 175.57 ± 61.722 | 178.30 ± 78.749 | 0.929 |
HbA1c (%) | 11.900 ± 2.325 | 8.225 ± 1.874 | 0.000 |
hs-CRP (mg/L) | 18.006 ± 5.369 | 4.543 ± 1.618 | 0.011 |
Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 227.86 ± 37.547 | 207.02 ± 59.897 | 0.366 |
Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 129.71 ± 51.896 | 141.69 ± 61.28 | 0.613 |
HDL (mg/dL) | 41.09 ± 1.577 | 44.29 ± 9.349 | 0.005 |
LDL (mg/dL) | 98.71 ± 48.335 | 109.63 ± 37.397 | 0.464 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 24.27 ± 5.338 | 27.995 ± 3.226 | 0.112 |