Table 2.
Between group comparisons of the change in weight, adipokines, and metabolic data from baseline to month 6
| Variable | Low carbohydrate (n = 37) | Low fat (n = 42) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight, kg | ||
| Baseline | 118.7 (24.4) | 115.4 (22.3) |
| Δfrom baseline to month 6 | −4.0 (6.3) | −2.2 (5.3) |
| Waist circumference, cm | ||
| Baseline | 121.0 (21.4) | 121.9 (10.4) |
| Δfrom baseline to month 6 | −2.4 (21.7) | 2.4 (4.4) |
| Adiponectin, μg/mL | ||
| Baseline | 13.4 (9.1) | 16.0 (9.9) |
| Δfrom baseline to month 6 | 2.6 (8.4) | 4.3 (14.6) |
| Leptin, ng/mL | ||
| Baseline | 25.2 (14.7) | 22.2 (18.3) |
| Δfrom baseline to month 6 | −3.0 (11.9) | −5.6 (13.3) |
| TNF-α, pg/mL | ||
| Baseline | 3.4 (7.1) | 1.9 (1.1) |
| Δfrom baseline to month 6 | −1.5 (7.1) | −1.5 (5.6) |
| Insulin, μU/mL | ||
| Baseline | 22.9 (12.9) | 26.8 (18.1) |
| Δfrom baseline to month 6 | −3.7 (12.1) | 1.9 (25.2) |
| HbAlc, % | ||
| Baseline | 8.1 (1.8) | 7.3 (1.5) |
| Δfrom baseline to month 6 | −0.6 (1.2) | −0.1 (1.2) |
Notes: Values are expressed as mean (standard deviation), unless otherwise specified. Weight, adipokines, and metabolic data did not differ significantly between groups at any point.