Table 1.
Comparison of the quantitative variables between the two groups before the intervention
| Variables | Sour Tea (46) | Green Tea (48) | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | **6±52.1 | 6.7±52.2 | 0.9 |
| Age of affliction with diabetes (year) | 5.9±48.1 | 6.6±48.2 | 0.9 |
| Duration of affliction (year) | 25.9±3.6 | 24.9±3.6 | 0.8 |
| Weight (kg) | 12.6±73.1 | 12.8±71.8 | 0.6 |
| Height (cm) | 7.9±160.2 | 10.2±160.6 | 0.8 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 3.8±28.3 | 5.6±28 | 0.7 |
| Dietary intake | |||
| Energy (Kcal/day) | 1555.2±115.9 | 1503.9±257.3 | 0.4 |
| Carbohydrate (g/day) | 248±49 | 235±40 | 0.3 |
| Protein (g/day) | 54.4±16.5 | 50.3±18.3 | 0.3 |
| Fat (g/day) | 38.4±16.6 | 40.3±12.6 | 0.5 |
*Student t test; **mean±SD