Table 4 A comparison between subjects in the low and high amylase groups (HA vs. LA) using a Mann Whitney test
LA group | HA group | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 5 | n = 5 | ||
BMI (Kg/m2) | 24.7 (4.8) | 19.5 (4.3) | 0.076 |
Age (years) | 22 (4) | 22 (3.5) | 0.585 |
Prevalence of family history of diabetes | 4 (80 %) | 3 (60 %) | 1.000 |
Fasting salivary flow rate (mL/min) | 0.67 ± 0.39 | 0.44 ± 0.17 | 0.271 |
Fasting salivary amylase activity (U/mL) | 13.10 ± 9.0 | 69.56 ± 21.3 | 0.001 |
Fasting salivary amylase secretory rate (U/min) | 9.45 ± 6.95 | 31.72 ± 15.4 | 0.018 |
Stimulated salivary flow rate (mL/min) | 0.81 ± 0.39 | 0.59 ± 0.20 | 0.287 |
Stimulated salivary amylase activity (U/mL) | 14.68 ± 6.69 | 78.0 ± 18.1 | 0.001 |
Stimulated salivary amylase secretory rate (U/min) | 12.2 ± 6.9 | 46.7 ± 22.0 | 0.01 |