Table 1 Subject’s characteristics for all groups
Parameter/Group | Group A | Group B | Group C |
|---|---|---|---|
Diabetic patients with calcified limb arteries | Diabetic patients with non-calcified limb arteries | Healthy volunteers | |
Number Patients/Legs | 26/52 | 25/50 | 25/50 |
Sex Female/Male | 9/17 | 9/16 | 10/15 |
Age (Mean ± SD, y) | 66.8 ± 8.6 | 63.2 ± 6.8 | 62.7 ± 4.5 |
BMI (Mean ± SD,kg/m2) | 29 ± 5 | 28.5 ± 4.5 | 27 ± 4 |
Fasting Plasma Glucose (Mean ± SD, mmol/l) | 8.49 ± 1.13 | 7.03 ± 0.52 | 5.41 ± 0.40 |
HbA1c (Mean ± SD, %) | 7.72 ± 0.62 | 6.62 ± 0.44 | 5.10 ± 0.30 |
Pedal pulse | |||
Strong | 10 | 50 | 50 |
Weak | 42 | 0 | 0 |
Not felt | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Risk Factors for PAD | |||
Smoker | 10 | 9 | 0 |
Dyslipidemia | 22 | 18 | 0 |
Hypertension | 26 | 23 | 0 |
Renal Impairment/Insufficiency | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Medication History | |||
Insulin injections | 19 | 7 | 0 |
Hypoglycemic drugs | 7 | 18 | 0 |
Antilipid drugs | 22 | 18 | 0 |
Antihypertensive drugs | 26 | 24 | 0 |