| Characteristics | T2D cases with Nephropathy (n = 58) | T2D cases without Nephropathy (n = 76) | P value |
| Male N (%) | 32 (55%) | 19 (25%) | 0.00032 |
| Female N (%) | 26 (45%) | 57 (75%) | |
| Age (year) |
|
| 0.769 |
| 40 - 50 | 15 (26%) | 23 (30.5%) | |
| 51 - 60 | 26 (45%) | 36 (48%) | |
| 61 - 70 | 10 (17%) | 11 (14.5%) | |
| 71 - 80 | 7 (12%) | 6 (7%) | |
| IL-1 levels (pg/ml)* | 15.95 ± 3.04 | 9.38 ± 0.74 | 0.021 |