Table 1.
Physical and clinical characteristics of the participants
| Variables | Intervention (n = 9) | Control (n = 9) | t-test | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age ± SD (years) | 43.33 ± 6.73 | 45.11 ± 11.82 | −1.28 0.22 | |
| Mean diabetes duration ± SD (years) | 4.44 ± 3.33 | 3.92 ± 2.66 | 0.36 | 0.73 |
| Mean BMI ± SD kg/m2 | 28.30 ± 4.24 | 26.12 ± 3.51 | 1.19 | 0.25 |
| Mean baseline FBS ± SD (mmol/l) | 9.26 ± 1.90 | 9.58 ± 4.41 | −0.20 | 0.85 |
| Mean baseline HbA1c ± SD (%) | 8.20 ± 1.74 | 7.91 ± 2.47 | 0.29 | 0.78 |
| Mean baseline HDL ± SD (mmol/L) | 1.33 ± 0.37 | 1.52 ± 0.37 | −1.07 | 0.30 |
| Mean baseline LDL ± SD (mmol/L) | 2.84 ± 0.48 | 2.51 ± 0.55 | 1.37 | 0.19 |
| Mean baseline QOL ± SD (%) | 61.07 ± 9.00 | 58.37 ± 15.43 | 0.46 | 0.66 |
Abbreviations: QOL, quality of life; FBS, fasting blood sugar; HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; SD, standard deviation; BMI, body mass index.