Table 5

EQ-5D index scores among individuals with diabetes (comparison between men and women)

MenWomenP value
Poor CV health score (0–7 points)LS-mean (95% CI)0.92 (0.92 to 0.93)0.88 (0.87 to 0.89)<0.0001***
Intermediate CV health score (8–10 points)LS-mean (95% CI)0.94 (0.93 to 0.95)0.91 (0.90 to 0.92)0.0046*
Ideal CV health score (≥11 points)LS-mean (95% CI)0.95 (0.92 to 0.98)0.92 (0.89 to 0.95)0.1070
  • P values were calculated using analysis of covariance after adjustment for age, education level and marital status.

  • *P<0.05; ***p<0.001.

  • CV, cardiovascular; LS, least square.