Research Article

ACE Gene I/D Polymorphism and Obesity in 1,574 Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Table 3

The distribution of ACE genotypes relating to hypertension.

 DDIDII

Normotensive114 (64.8)431 (63.5)431 (59.9)0.181
Hypertensive62 (35.2)248 (36.5)288 (40.1)
Total176 (100)679 (100)719 (100)

Data are shown as number (percentage). value is derived by the Chi square () test.
The definition of hypertension is systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 90 mmHg.