CECs cells/ml (median (IQR)) | NGT (n = 33) | IGT (n = 34) | Newly detected DM (n = 12) |
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Fasting CECs | 5 (4–6) | 9 (7–11) α | 12 (9–15) α |
2-h post glucose challenge | 7 (6–9) β | 12 (9–16) αβ | 15 (13–18) αδ |
α p <0.0001 vs NGT | |||
β p<0.001, δ p<0.05 : vs equivalent fasting CECs |