Table 2 Patient’s characteristics. Epidemiological and biochemical characterization of Saudi diabetic patients residing in the Eastern Province of the country

Age of patients (mean ± SD) (Years)

52.8 ± 10.1

Mean duration since diagnosis (Years)

11.5 ± 8.6

Mean Fasting glucose concentration (mg/dL)

168.4 ± 73.5

Mean *HbA1c (%)

8.3 ± 1.9

Gender

N (%)

Male

Full

Female

330 (57.2)

Type of consumed fat

Margarine

107 (18.5)

Butter

74 (12.8)

Vegetable oil

514 (89.1)

Meat consumption

Beef

331 (57.3)

Mutton

450 (77.9)

Chicken

500 (86.6)

Fish

380 (65.8)

Breakfast routine

White bread

337 (58.4)

Brown bread

284 (49.2)

Porridge

136 (23.6)

Cornflakes

123 (21.3)