Baseline characteristics and adiponectin levels in 333 offspring of parents with type 2 diabetes
| Characteristic | White | Black | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 151 | 182 | |
| Age (years) | 46.5±10.5 | 42.5±10.3 | 0.0003 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.8±6.8 | 31.2±7.4 | 0.0011 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 92±17 | 95±16 | 0.09 |
| Female | 90±16 | 95±15 | 0.02 |
| Male | 99±11 | 97±18 | 0.73 |
| Fasting plasma glucose (mg/dL) | 92.1±7.58 | 90.0±7.74 | 0.0067 |
| 2 h plasma glucose (mg/dL) | 125±23.4 | 124±28.6 | 0.66 |
| Adiponectin (μg/mL) | 10.7±5.44 | 8.34±4.95 | <0.0001 |
Plus–minus values are means±SD. To convert the values for glucose to millimoles per liter, multiply by 0.0555. To convert adiponectin concentrations to micromoles per L, divide by 30.
BMI, body-mass index.