Table 1.
Basal characteristics in the controls and group A
| Controls | Group A | |
|---|---|---|
| N | 6 | 6 |
| Age (y) | 53.1 ± 5.1 | 57.6 ± 4.9 |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 25.0 ± 1.4 | 25.5 ± 2.0 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 140.3 ± 2.7 | 144.3 ± 2.6 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 80.6 ± 3.5 | 85.3 ± 1.9 |
| Fasting glucose (mg/dl) | 112 ± 4.4 | 105 ± 2.6 |
| Fasting IRI (μU/ml) | 7.9 ± 1.7 | 7.6 ± 0.9 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 169.5 ± 6.1 | 168.8 ± 6.4 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 121.5 ± 21 | 107.3 ± 17 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 45.0 ± 3.6 | 48.1 ± 3.1 |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 101.0 ± 6.4 | 99.3 ± 6.3 |
Values are expressed as number or mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM). No significant differences in any parameters were identified between the groups at baseline.
Abbreviations: BMI = body mass index, SBP = systolic blood pressure, DBP = diastolic blood pressure, IRI = immunoreactive insulin.