Research Article

Serum Tenascin-C and Alarin Levels Are Associated with Cardiovascular Diseases in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Table 2

Comparison of the medications between CVD groups and non-CVD group.

MedicationsCVDNon-CVD value

Antihypertension drugs(n = 69)(n = 57)
β-blockers33.3321.000.126
Diuretics30.4310.530.007
Calcium-channel blockers49.2850.880.858
RAAS inhibitors68.1243.860.006
Others7.258.770.753
Lipid-lowering drugs(n = 67)(n = 59)
Statins98.5189.830.034
Fibrates1.496.780.129
Antidiabetic drugs(n = 95)(n = 155)
Diet2.111.290.618
Oral drugs76.8467.740.123
Insulin49.4728.390.001

Data are percentage unless otherwise indicated. CVD, cardiovascular diseases; RAAS, renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system.