Table 2.
Homogeneity Test of Study Variables at the Baseline (N=39)
| Tai Chi (n=20) Mean (SD) | Control (n=19) Mean (SD) | t (p) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuropathy scores | Monofilament test scores | 1.90 (0.31) | 1.63 (0.59)) | 1.75 (0.094) |
| Total symptom scores | 1.13 (1.95) | 1.19 (1.98) | −0.09 (0.925) | |
| Balance | Single leg stance | 22.37 (23.72) | 15.71 (18.99) | 0.96 (0.345) |
| Glucose control | Fasting blood glucose | 137.85 (45.19) | 143.47 (47.45) | −0.37 (0.701) |
| HbA1c | 7.63 (1.38) | 8.02 (1.65) | −0.79 (0.435) | |
| Quality of life | Physical functioning | 67.00 (16.88) | 61.05 (21.57) | 0.96 (0.343) |
| Bodily pain | 67.50 (28.50) | 71.71 (19.91) | −0.53 (0.595) | |
| Role limitation, physical | 59.37 (27.46) | 61.51 (32.89) | −0.22 (0.826) | |
| Role limitation, emotional | 57.75 (21.91) | 67.54 (35.23) | 1.03 (0.309) | |
| Social functioning | 70.00 (25.45) | 80.26 (20.11) | −1.39 (0.172) | |
| Vitality | 43.12 (15.56) | 45.06 (19.82) | −0.34 (0.735) | |
| General health | 46.00 (16.85) | 40.00 (17.11) | 1.10 (0.277) | |
| Mental health | 69.50 (17.83) | 61.31 (17.54) | 1.44 (0.157) | |
| PCSa | 44.53 (6.80) | 42.82 (7.08) | 0.76 (0.448) | |
| MCSa | 42.58 (10.40) | 43.59 (10.89) | −0.29 (0.769) |
a
PCS, physical component score; MCS, mental component score.