Comparison of the clinical characteristics of patients with TB and DM (n=480) and patients with TB without DM (3520)
| Parameters | Mean (SD) | 95%CI for mean | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| TB/DM | 40.9 (13.7) | 39.6 to 42.1 | 0.0002 |
| TB | 34.9 (12.8) | 34.5 to 35.4 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | |||
| TB/DM | 22.4 (4.9) | 22.0 to 22.8 | 0.08 |
| TB | 21.7 (4.6) | 21.5 to 21.8 | |
| WC (cm) | |||
| TB/DM | 75.4 (11.3) | 74.3 to 76.5 | 0.0001 |
| TB | 73.2 (9.5) | 72.8 to 73.5 | |
| FH of DM | |||
| TB/DM: TB | 126 (26.3%): 194 (5.5%) | 0.0001 | |
| Elevated BP | |||
| TB/DM: TB | 42 (8.7%): 19 (2.7%) | 0.03 | |
| Recurrent TB | |||
| TB/DM: TB | 57 (1.9%): 7 (1.5%) | 0.80 | |
| Sputum smear positive TB | |||
| TB/DM: TB | 378 (79%): 2534 (83%) | 0.019 | |
Statistical tests used are the Student t test and χ2 test.
BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; DM, diabetes mellitus; FH, family history; TB, tuberculosis; WC, waist circumference.