Neural Plasticity

Research Article

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Affects Pinch Strength and Hand Dexterity in Elderly Patients

Table 1

Characteristics of the DPN group (DPN+) and the non-DPN group (DPN-).


	DPN group (DPN+)	Non-DPN group (DPN-)

	25	27
Age (years)			-0.568	0.573
Male/female (number)	12/13	8/19	1.851	0.174
BMI (kg/m²)			-0.123	0.903
Waist-to-hip ratio			-1.587	0.119
Diabetes duration (years)	15.0 (9.5, 21.0)	12.0 (6.0, 16.0)	-1.714	0.086
Current smoker, (%)	7 (28.0%)	3 (11.1%)	2.384	0.123
Current drinker, (%)	6 (24.0%)	3 (11.1%)	1.507	0.220
Coronary heart disease, (%)	10 (40.0%)	10 (37.0%)	0.048	0.826

Data are expressed as the , %, or median (25th-75th percentile). BMI: body mass index. A value > 0.05 was considered as not indicating statistical significance.