Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of the study subjects
| Nondiabetic | Diabetic | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Age (yr) | 57.9 ± 4.0 | 62.0 ± 1.8 | 59.9 ± 2.2 |
| Male/female | 4/3 | 4/3 | 8/6 |
| Height (m) | 1.71 ± 0.04 | 1.70 ± 0.04 | 1.70 ± 0.03 |
| Weight (kg) | 80.6 ± 4.3 | 93.0 ± 5.4 | 86.8 ± 3.7 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.8 ± 1.8 | 32.4 ± 2.0 | 30.1 ± 1.4 |
| Fasting plasma glucose (mmol/liter) | 5.40 ± 0.18 | 7.96 ± 0.24a | 6.68 ± 0.38 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (%) | 5.25 ± 0.11 | 6.97 ± 0.52b | 6.18 ± 0.36 |
Data are mean ± sem.
a
P < 0.001 vs. nondiabetic subjects.
b
P < 0.05 vs. nondiabetic subjects.