Table 1.
Eligibility criteria per group of adults.
| Criteria | Lean-NG | Obese-NG | Obese-GI | Obese-T2D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI (kg/m2) | 18.5–24.9 (±0.5) | ≥ 30 (±0.5) | ||
| Waist circumference (cm) | Males <102; Females <88 | Males ≥102; Females ≥88 | ||
| Fasting blood glucose (mmol/L)a | <5.6 | 5.6–6.9 | ≥ 7.0 | |
| HbA1c (%) | <5.5 | 5.5–6.4 | ≥ 6.5b | |
| BP (SBP/DBP, mmHg) | <130/85 | NR | ||
| Triglycerides (mmol/L) | <1.7 | NR | ||
| HDL-C (mmol/L) | Males ≥1.03; Females ≥1.29 | NR | ||
BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin; HDL-C, high density lipoprotein-cholesterol; NR, not required in it that could be normal or elevated; SBP, systolic blood pressure; T2D, type 2 diabetes.
a
If participants are at the upper or lower limits for fasting glucose, HbA1c will be used for group allocation.
b
Or diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and use of medication.