Parameters Measured | Reference Range | Control Mean ± SD | Diabetic subjects Mean ± SD | P-Value | Comment |
(n = 50) | (n = 105) | ||||
Sodium (mmol/l) | 135 - 145 | 143 ± 10 | 142 ± 8 | P > 0.05 | NS |
Potassium (mmol/l) | 3.0 - 5.0 | 3.9 ± 1.4 | 5.9 ± 1.9 | P > 0.05 | NS |
Chloride (mmol/l) | 95 - 110 | 108 ± 11 | 110 ± 15 | P > 0.05 | NS |
Bicarbonate (mmol/l) | 20 - 30 | 25 ± 5 | 17 ± 4 | P < 0.05 | S |