Differences between RA patients and healthy controls (Vo) (Student's t-test)
| Variables | Vo (n=205) | RA (n=208) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HbA1c | 5.1 | 5.2 | 0.37 |
| HOMA-R | 1.06 | 1.25← | 0.03 |
| Serum 25(OH)D (ng/dL) | 21.6 | 18.5↓ | <0.001 |
| DXA (g/cm2) | 1.03 | 0.97↓ | <0.001 |
| Urinary NTX (nM/mM Cr) | 44.3 | 59.0← | <0.001 |
| Osteocalcin (ng/mL) | 7.3 | 7.2 | 0.81 |
| Urinary pentosidine (pmol/mg Cr) | 54.1 | 72.6← | <0.001 |
| Homocysteine (nmol/mL) | 9.1 | 10.9← | <0.001 |