Clinical characteristics of groups segregated by N/D ratio
| Parameter . | Normal N/D ratio . | High N/D ratio . |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 15 ± 2 | 15 ± 2 |
| Diabetes duration (years) | 10 ± 2 | 11 ± 3 |
| HbA1c (%) | 9 ± 1 | 8 ± 1* |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25 ± 3 | 23 ± 2 |
| Daytime MAP (mmHg) | 85 ± 4 | 80 ± 7* |
| Urine Na+ (mmol/day) | 167 ± 14 | 148 ± 9 |
| Protein intake (g · kg−1 · day−1) | 1.2 ± 0.06 | 1.2 ± 0.04 |
| Creatinine clearance (ml/s) | 2 ± 0.4 | 2 ± 0.5 |
| Parameter . | Normal N/D ratio . | High N/D ratio . |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 15 ± 2 | 15 ± 2 |
| Diabetes duration (years) | 10 ± 2 | 11 ± 3 |
| HbA1c (%) | 9 ± 1 | 8 ± 1* |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25 ± 3 | 23 ± 2 |
| Daytime MAP (mmHg) | 85 ± 4 | 80 ± 7* |
| Urine Na+ (mmol/day) | 167 ± 14 | 148 ± 9 |
| Protein intake (g · kg−1 · day−1) | 1.2 ± 0.06 | 1.2 ± 0.04 |
| Creatinine clearance (ml/s) | 2 ± 0.4 | 2 ± 0.5 |
Data are means ± SE. Urine Na+, 24-h urine sodium excretion.
P < 0.05 vs. normal N/D ratio group.