Table 1.
Baseline characteristics
| LGI/EX (n = 7) | HGI/Ex (n = 8) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (F/M) | 4/3 | 5/3 |
| Age, yr | 68 ± 1, 61–68 | 61 ± 1, 64–75* |
| Weight, kg | 90.7 ± 6.5 | 89.7 ± 6.7 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 32.6 ± 1.1 | 33.4 ± 1.6 |
| FM, kg | 38.8 ± 1.8 | 38.6 ± 2.8 |
| FFM, kg | 52.3 ± 5.5 | 51.0 ± 2.9 |
| FPG, mg/dl | 109.0 ± 7.5 | 97.5 ± 4.3 |
| FPI, μU/ml | 16.7 ± 1.6 | 12.1 ± 1.3 |
| Total Chol, mg/dl | 209.9 ± 15.4 | 212.9 ± 9.9 |
| HDL Chol, mg/dl | 50.7 ± 4.5 | 57.3 ± 7.4 |
| LDL Chol, mg/dl | 119.3 ± 10.5 | 133.1 ± 8.5 |
| Hb A1c, % | 5.8 ± 0.4 | 5.7 ± 0.1 |
| Vo2max, ml·kg–1·min–1 | 23.8 ± 1.1 | 22.8 ± 1.8 |
Data represent means ± SE (minimum–maximum). LGI, low-glycemic index; HGI, high-glycemic index; EX, exercise intervention; GI, glycemic index; BMI, body mass index; FM, whole body fat mass; FFM, fat-free mass; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; FPI, fasting plasma insulin; Total Chol, total cholesterol; HDL, LDL, high- and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; Hb A1c, hemoglobin A1c; Vo2max, Maximal oxygen uptake during exhaustive exercise.
*
Significance P < 0.05.