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Table 2 Adjusted* mean differences in SF-36 HRQOL scales associated with type 2 diabetes

From: Fatness and fitness: how do they influence health-related quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus?

SF-36 HRQOL Scale

Adjusted* mean differences associated with type 2 diabetes

P value

Bodily pain

-5.28

0.065

General health

-12.84

< 0.001

Mental health

-1.84

0.388

Physical function

-1.28

0.572

Role emotional

-4.86

0.259

Role physical

-8.61

0.035

Social function

-2.83

0.282

Vitality

-5.48

0.062

Physical component score

-2.99

0.004

Mental component score

-1.33

0.300

  1. Abbreviations: HRQOL = health-related quality of life;
  2. * Adjusted for age, sex and race.