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Subject Characteristics at Baseline
| Metabolic parameter | Chromium | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Gender (Male/Female) | 37/33 | 39/28 |
| Age (yr) | 58.7 ± 1.0 | 56.1 ± 1.1 |
| Body Weight (kg) | 89.0 ± 2.1 | 91.3 ± 1.8 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 30.8 ± 0.5 | 31.5 ± 0.6 |
| A1c (%) | 6.9 ± 0.2 | 6.8 ± 0.2 |
| Insulin sensitivity (mg/FFMkg/min) | 5.0 ± 0.3 | 5.2 ± 0.3 |
| Fasting Glucose (mmol/l) | 7.4 ± 0.3 | 7.5 ± 0.3 |
| Fasting Insulin (IU/ml) | 17.4 ± 1.3 | 18.1 ± 1.7 |
| Triglyceride (mg/dl) | 177.4 ± 17.7 | 175.4 ± 19.0 |
Data are mean ± SE.
