Comparison between patients excluded due to inadequate follow up and those included
| Patients included | Inadequate follow up | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 55 | 28 |
| Male:female | 1:1.6 | 1:1.8 |
| Mean age (years) | 57.2 (SD 10.7) | 61.2 (SD 10.2) |
| Type of diabetes (type 1:type 2) | 1:10 | 1:13 |
| Duration of diabetes (years) | 10.76 (SD 8.5) | 10.76 (SD 7.2) |
| Hypertension? | 20 (36.4%) | 10 (35.7%) |