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Table 2 Treatment and glycemic control in the diabetic patient population (N = 186)

From: Metformin use and its effect on survival in diabetic patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Characteristic

Patients % (n/N)

Metformin

 Yes

59.7 (111/186)

 No

40.3 (75/186)

Glibenclamide

 Yes

32.3 (60/186)

 No

67.7 (126/186)

Insulin

 Yes

11.3 (21/186)

 No

88.7 (165/186)

Other antidiabetic medication

 Yes

5.4 (10/186)

 No

94.6 (176/186)

Basal Fasting Glucose

 Mean (± S.D.)

170 (78.5)

 Range

74–604

Glycemic Control (n = 185)a

 Proper (<130 mg/dLb)

31.2 (58/185)

 Improper (≥130 mg/dLb)

68.8 (127/185)

  1. a One patient with missing glucose values
  2. b Calculated mean serum glucose