Research Article

TNF-α and Microalbuminuria in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Table 1

Demographic, anthropometric, and clinical characteristics and prescribed drugs of 80 patients with diabetes mellitus type 2.

Age (years) 68 (38–78)
Sex (male/female) 32/48
Duration of diabetes (years)14 (1–37)
Body mass index (kg/m2)26.1 (21.4–43.4)
Mean blood pressure (mmHg)99.4 ± 8.6
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)135.5 ± 13.2
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)81.4 ± 9.6
Hypertension53 (66.3)
Smoking 20 (25)
Diabetic retinopathy31 (41.9)
Cardiovascular disease33 (41.3)
Diabetic neuropathy 36 (59)
Statins61 (76.3)
Acetylosalicylic acid21 (26.3)
Clopidogrel25 (31.3)
ACEi/ARBs46 (57.5)
Oral hypoglecemic agents55 (68.8)
Insulin4 (5)
Combination (oral hypoglecemic + insulin)21 (26.3)

Values are expressed as means ± SD, median with range or number of patients (%) as appropriate.