TABLE 1.
Subject characteristics
| Demographics | Lean (n=7) | Obese (n=7) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 22.3 ± 0.9 | 21.8 ± 1.1 |
| Stature (cm) | 181.6 ± 2.8 | 182.8 ± 2.0 |
| Mass (kg) | 71.7 ± 3.1 | 130.2 ± 7.9a |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.7 ± 0.8 | 39.0 ± 2.0a |
| Glucose (mmol/l) | 4.9 ± 0.2 | 5.0 ± 0.2 |
| Insulin (μIU/l) | 5.3 ± 1.1 | 15.9 ± 1.4a |
| HOMA | 1.2 ± 0.3 | 3.6 ± 0.3a |
| Cholesterol (mg/dl) | 176.7 ± 9.0 | 168.5 ± 18.6 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 147.9 ± 36.8 | 137.2 ± 35.8 |
Data are presented as mean ± SEM; fasting blood values are presented for glucose, insulin, HOMA, cholesterol and triglyceride.
a
Indicates significant difference between the lean and obese subjects (P< 0.05)