Table 2 Characteristics of the study cohort (N = 379)

Mean age (years) (SD) (range)

48 (12.5) (17 – 85)

Proportion female

58 %

Mean body mass index (kg/m2)^* (n = 376) (SD) (range)

32 (6.4) (16.2 – 52.4)

Waist circumference men <102 cm^*

33 %

Waist circumference women <88 cm^*

4 %

Fasting blood glucose level < 5.5 mmol/L^† (n = 373)

3.5 %

Blood pressure <140/90 mmHg^‡ (n = 378)

51.8 %

Macroalbuminuria^† (n = 356)

34.5 %