Comparisons were made between the two groups with regard to levels of plasma glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and plasma lipids, the homeostasis model assessment-insulin secretion index (HOMA-β) and HOMA-insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), as well as the incidence of hypoglycemia, adverse cardiovascular events and body mass index (BMI). Here, INS is linked to Insulin resistance.