Table 2

CHD at baseline and after 48 months, and evaluation of CV risk evolution (evaluated by UKPDS RE) by gender (t-test) at baseline, after 12 months, and after 48 months

MalesFemalesEffectMean difference
Mean (SD)Mean (SD)sizeand 95% CIp Value
CHD at baseline21/106 (19.81%)4/64 (6.25%)
CHD after 48 months27/106 (25.47%)5/64 (7.81%)
UKPDS at baseline1.36 (0.24)1.14 (0.23)0.910.22 (0.14 to 0.29)<0.0001
UKPDS after 12 months1.30 (0.25)1.12 (0.25)0.730.19 (0.11 to 0.26)<0.0001
UKPDS after 48 months1.33 (0.25)1.12 (0.23)0.850.21 (0.13 to 0.28)<0.0001
  • CHD, coronary heart disease; CV, cardiovascular; UKPDS RE, the UK Prospective Diabetes Study Risk Engine.