Table 1 Mean concentration of glucose of diabetic patients
Mean glucose concentration (mmol/L) ± SD | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Glucometer (n = 100) | Auto analyzer (n = 100) | ||
Mean FBS | 10.135 ± 3.708 | 9.411 ± 3.224 | 0.142 |
Age (years) | |||
20–40 | 9.827 ± 3.322 | 9.288 ± 2.683 | 0.680 |
41–60 | 10.232 ± 3.839 | 9.434 ± 3.264 | 0.239 |
61–80 | 10.073 ± 3.703 | 9.441 ± 3.404 | 0.452 |
Sex | |||
Female | 9.979 ± 3.451 | 9.310 ± 3.396 | 0.455 |
Male | 10.604 ± 4.437 | 9.711 ± 2.973 | 0.206 |
Type of diabetes | |||
Type I | 8.525 ± 2.886 | 7.585 ± 2.171 | 0.621 |
Type II | 10.202 ± 3.736 | 9.487 ± 3.246 | 0.158 |