Systemic features of patients in study
| Patient no | Type of DM | Duration of DM | Blood pressure | Mean HbA1c | Urinary protein | Retinopathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IDDM | 24 years | 110/70 | 9.1% | Negative | Absent |
| 2 | IDDM | 8 years | 100/70 | 8.2% | Positive | Present |
| 3 | IDDM | 13 years | 110/70 | 7.5% | Negative | Absent |
| 4 | IDDM | 41 years | 130/80 | 7.9% | Negative | Absent |
| 5 | IDDM | 24 years | 110/70 | 7.9% | Positive | Absent |
| 6 | IDDM | 18 years | 90/60 | 8.5% | Negative | Absent |
| 7 | IDDM | 12 years | 110/70 | 6.6% | Negative | Absent |
| 8 | NIDDM | 9 years | 110/70 | 6.4% | Negative | Absent |
| 9 | NIDDM | 10 years | 90/70 | 7.4% | Negative | Absent |
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DM = diabetes mellitus; IDDM = insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; NIDDM = non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.









