Table 2 The electrochemical conductance and the EZSCAN diabetes index in diabetic and non-diabetic subjects
Diabetic patients* (n = 75) | Non-diabetic subjects (n = 120) | Relative difference (95% confidence interval) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrochemical conductance, μSi | ||||
Feet | 50.9 ± 21.9 | 69.1 ± 16.8 | -26.3% (-18.4--34.3%) | < 0.0001 |
Hands | 43.7 ± 20.4 | 61.2 ± 15.5 | -28.6% (-20.3--36.9%) | < 0.0001 |
Forehead | 15.1 ± 17.8 | 17.4 ± 18.8 | -13.2% (-44.3-17.8%) | 0.39 |
Overall | 36.6 ± 15.8 | 49.2 ± 11.8 | -25.8% (-17.7--33.7%) | < 0.0001 |
EZSCAN diabetes index (0-100) | ||||
Mean ± SD | 66.6 ± 25.8 | 34.6 ± 27.9 | 92.5% (70.0-115.6%) | < 0.0001 |
Median (inter-quartile range) | 68 (48) | 29 (47) | - | < 0.0001 |