Table 1.
Characteristics of a sample of mediterranean population (Pizarra, Málaga, Spain). Data are presented as means ± standard deviation (SD) of selected antropometric and metabolic variables. ** p < 0.01 Student’s T test. # p < 0.05 Mann–Whitney U test. BMI, Body mass index (Kg/m2); HBA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin; n.s. non-significant.
| Parameter | BMI (Kg/m2) < 25 (N = 13) | BMI (Kg/m2) > 25 (N = 34) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 42.6 ± 3.0 | 44.5 ± 3.4 | n.s. |
| BMI | 23.7 ± 1.3 | 28.5 ± 2.1 ** | <0.0001 |
| Basal Glucose (mg/dL) | 126.0 ± 18.5 | 113.7 ± 57.3 | n.s. |
| % HBA1c | 5.2 ± 0.2 | 5.4 ± 0.4 | n.s. |
| Cholesterol (mg/dL) | 185.4 ± 21.8 | 208.9 ± 37.8 | n.s. |
| LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL) | 116.9 ± 20.1 | 130.8 ± 39.1 | n.s. |
| HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL) | 52.9 ± 7.9 | 45.1 ± 16.4 # | <0.05 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 77.7 ± 27.2 | 166.1 ± 143.1 # | <0.05 |