Characteristics of patients in the two groups
| Group A | Group B | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 20 | 20 | NS |
| Age (years) | 59.8 ± 8.2 | 61.1 ± 6.4 | NS |
| Duration of diabetes (years) | 14.7 ± 11.1 | 13.4 ± 7.5 | NS |
| A1C (%) | 7.9 ± 1.1 | 7.6 ± 0.9 | NS |
| VPT (volts) | 36.8 ± 7.4 | 39.1 ± 8.6 | NS |
| Area of lesions (cm2) | 3.7 ± 1.6 | 3.9 ± 1.8 | NS |
Data are means ± SD. NS, not significant; VPT, vibration perception threshold.