Increased Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Independent of Body Adiposity in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Controls in falciparum Malaria

Table 1

Baseline CRP, TAP, and peroxide levels of respondents by study group and gender.

Parameter	Diabetic	Nondiabetic	value
CRP (mg/L)			<0.001
TAP (μM)			0.416
Peroxide (μM)			0.01
BAI			0.464
BMI (kg/m^2)			0.022
WC (cm)			0.003
WHR			<0.001
Male respondents
CRP (mg/L)			0.02
TAP (μM)			0.669
Peroxide (μM)			0.007
BAI			0.455
BMI (kg/m^2)			0.488
WC (cm)			0.409
WHR			<0.001
Female respondents
CRP (mg/L)			0.001
TAP (μM)			0.533
Peroxide (μM)			0.009
BAI			0.464
BMI (kg/m^2)			<0.001
WC (cm)			<0.001
WHR			0.37

Figures represent mean ± standard deviation; CRP = C-reactive protein; TAP = total antioxidants power; = significant value; BAI = body adiposity index; BMI = body mass index; WC = waist circumference; WHR = waist-to-hip ratio.