Table 3 Association of diabetes duration with various cut-points on biomarker and echocardiographic tests
Parameter | Cut point | DM duration below cut point (years) | DM duration above cut point (years) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NTpBNP (pg/mL) |  < 100 | 10 [5, 16] | 10 [6, 17] | 0.189 |
100–124.9 | 10 [5, 16] | 11.5 [6, 18] | 0.098 | |
125–149.9 | 10 [5, 16] | 12 [6.5, 19] | 0.027 | |
150–174.9 | 10 [5, 16] | 13 [8, 19] | 0.003 | |
 > 175 | 10 [5, 16] | 13 [8, 19] | 0.007 | |
DCM phenotype | Severe | 10 [5, 16] | 14 [8, 19] | 0.007 |