Table 1.

Characteristics of the study population^*

^*Data are expressed as means (SD), medians (IQR), or percentages; ^†Regular exercise was defined as over 30 min of aerobic exercise at least twice per week; ^‡Proteinuria was defined as grades of 1+ or greater; ^§Hypertension was defined as a SBP ≥140 mmHg, DBP ≥90 mmHg, or a history of this disorder; ^∥Diabetes was defined as a fasting plasma glucose level ≥126 mg/dL, or a history of the disorder.

CRP, high sensitivity-C reactive protein; GFR, glomerular filtration rate.