Demographic characteristics of T2DM and non-T2DM groups (n=794)
| Parameters | T2DM (n=385) | Non-T2DM (n=409) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years, mean (SD)) | 53.4 (11.16) | 42.5 (12.55) |
| Gender, n (%) | ||
| Male | 195 (50.6) | 175 (42.8) |
| Female | 190 (49.45) | 234 (57.2) |
| Body weight (kg), n (%) | 66.45 (11.51) | 68.54 (12.89) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2), n (%) | 26.4 (4.4) | 26.7 (5.0) |
| Socioeconomic status, n* (%) | ||
| Lower class | 8 (2.1) | 1 (0.2) |
| Upper lower | 64 (16.6) | 12 (2.9) |
| Lower middle | 54 (14.0) | 39 (9.5) |
| Upper middle | 195 (50.6) | 261 (63.8) |
| Upper class | 64 (16.6) | 96 (23.5) |
| Diet, n (%) | ||
| Vegetarian | 170 (44.2) | 195 (50.6) |
| Mixed diet | 215 (55.8) | 190 (49.4) |
*The socioeconomic status was analysed using Kuppuswamy's scale, which is based on three parameters: education of head of family, occupation and family income (per month).9
T2DM, type-2 diabetes mellitus; non-T2DM, non-type-2 diabetes mellitus.