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Demographic characteristics of patients at baseline.
| Control (n = 20) | Treatment (n = 20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 57 ± 8 | 58 ± 10 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 31 ± 6 | 31 ± 5 |
| Only metabolic syndrome (n/%) | 14 (70%) | 14 (70%) |
| MetS + type 2 diabetes (n/%) | 6 (30%) | 6 (30%) |
| Smokers (n/%) | 4 (20%) | 4 (20%) |
| Treatments | ||
| None (n/%) | 8 (40%) | 6 (30%) |
| Metformin (n/%) | 8 (40%) | 8 (40%) |
| Antihypertensives (n/%) |
12 (60%) | 8 (40%) |
| Statins (n/%) | 4 (20%) | 5 (25%) |
| Fibrates (n/%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (10%) |
| Other (n/%) | 4 (20%) | 5 (25%) |
