Table 1 The clinical characteristics of the study subjects
| Â | Normal controls (n= 60) | Diabetic (n= 84) |
|---|---|---|
Age, yr (mean ± SD) | 58.5 ± 16.1 | 63 ± 13 |
Sex (female/male) | 28/32 | 45/39 |
Race | 32 Caucasian | 40 Caucasian |
| Â | 28 African American | 44 African American |
Body Mass index (kg/m) | 30.1 ± 7.3 | 34.2 ± 8.4** |
Triacylglycerol (mg/dl) | 134 ± 76.9 | 186 ± 113.8** |
HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 56.6 ± 17.5 | 49.1 ± 15.4** |
LDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 112 ± 44.8 | 109.8 ± 36.5 |
Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 197 ± 44.8 | 195 ± 46.8 |
Glucose (mg/dl) | 88.8 ± 10.8 | 142.7 ± 56.8*** |