Detection rates of diabetes in hypertensive outpatients.

Table 2: Detection rates of diabetes in hypertensive outpatients.

Characteristics	Number	Prevalence n (%)
Total FBG	136	35 (25.7)^**
Gender
Male	65	21 (15.4)
Female	71	14 (10.3)
Metabolic syndrome	13	8 (61.5)^**
Duration of hypertension
˂ 5 years	58	14 (24.1)
5-9 years	18	5 (27.8)
≥ 10 years	25	8 (32)
Alcohol intake	70	11 (15.7)^*
Cigarette smoking	74	12 (16.2)

Data are expressed as number, n (per cent) for all the categorical variables. FBG: Fasting Blood Glucose. Data are presented as number (per cent). Data were compared by χ² test. *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01.