Comparison of clinical and biochemical parameters between patients with TB with newly diagnosed DM and patients with TB with KDM
| Parameters | Mean (SD) | 95% CI for mean | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| KDM | 45.4 (13.1) | 43.4 to 47.1 | 0.0001 |
| NDM | 38.7 (13.3) | 37.2 to 40.1 | |
| WC (cm) | |||
| KDM | 78.8 (12.2) | 76.9 to 80.8 | 0.0001 |
| NDM | 73.6 (10.4) | 2.3 to 74.8 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | |||
| KDM | 23.6 (5.4) | 22.8 to 24.4 | 0.0001 |
| NDM | 21.8 (4.5) | 21.3 to 24.4 | |
| FBS (mmol/L) | |||
| KDM | 9.2 (6.4) | 8.1 to 10.3 | 0.60 |
| NDM | 9.4 (4.4) | 8.9 to 10.6 | |
| Qualitative data expressed in proportions | |||
| FHx of DM | |||
| KDM:NDM | 16%:44% | 0.0001 | |
| Sputum smear positivity | |||
| KDM:NDM | 55%:90% | 0.03 | |
| Sex (F:M) | |||
| KDM:NDM | (70:101):(134:176) | 0.60 | |
Statistical tests used are the Student t test and χ2 test.
FHx of DM—a family history of DM.
BMI, body mass index; DM, diabetes mellitus; FBS, fasting blood sugar; F, female; KDM, known DM; M, male; NDM, new DM; TB, tuberculosis; WC, waist circumference.