Baseline characteristics of the two groups
| Variables . | CR-LIPE group (n = 100) . | Control group (n = 91) . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 59 ± 10 | 60 ± 12 | NS |
| Sex (M/F) | 53/47 | 48/43 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28 ± 5 | 28 ± 5 | NS |
| Diabetes duration (years) | 9 ± 4 | 10 ± 5 | NS |
| SBP (mmHg) | 156 ± 22 | 157 ± 25 | NS |
| DBP (mmHg) | 87 ± 8 | 89 ± 9 | NS |
| MAP (mmHg) | 107 ± 16 | 108 ± 17 | NS |
| HbA1c (%) | 7.6 ± 1.6 | 7.7 ± 1.6 | NS |
| Creatinine (μmol/l) | 159 ± 53 | 168 ± 62 | NS |
| GFR (ml/min) | 64 ± 28 | 62 ± 32 | NS |
| Proteinuria (mg/day) | 2,411 ± 2,371 | 2,533 ± 2,488 | NS |
| Variables . | CR-LIPE group (n = 100) . | Control group (n = 91) . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 59 ± 10 | 60 ± 12 | NS |
| Sex (M/F) | 53/47 | 48/43 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28 ± 5 | 28 ± 5 | NS |
| Diabetes duration (years) | 9 ± 4 | 10 ± 5 | NS |
| SBP (mmHg) | 156 ± 22 | 157 ± 25 | NS |
| DBP (mmHg) | 87 ± 8 | 89 ± 9 | NS |
| MAP (mmHg) | 107 ± 16 | 108 ± 17 | NS |
| HbA1c (%) | 7.6 ± 1.6 | 7.7 ± 1.6 | NS |
| Creatinine (μmol/l) | 159 ± 53 | 168 ± 62 | NS |
| GFR (ml/min) | 64 ± 28 | 62 ± 32 | NS |
| Proteinuria (mg/day) | 2,411 ± 2,371 | 2,533 ± 2,488 | NS |
Data are means ± SD. DBP, diastolic blood pressure; MAP, mean arterial pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure.