Table 1. Clinical characteristics of obese subjects.
| Group | OB-IS (n=7) | OB-IR (n=8) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Age (years) | 50.4±2.9 | 51.6±1.7 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 32.6±1.2 | 33.7±0.9 |
| Body fat (%) | 30.1±1.4 | 32.0±1.7 |
| Fasting blood glucose [G] (mM) | 5.32±0.20 | 5.50±0.15 |
| Fasting plasma insulin [I] (pU/ml) | 6.89±0.68 | 16.66±1.84** |
| HOMAIR | 1.64±0.19 | 4.08±0.61* |
Values are means±S.E.M.
**P<0.001 fasting plasma insulin level of OB-IR subjects compared with OB-IS subjects.
*P=0.002 Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance index (HOMAIR=[I]x[G]/22.5) of OB-IR subjects compared with OB-IS subjects