Table 2.
Changes in body weight and blood biochemical parameters in patients with weight gain and weight loss.
| Parameters | Weight gain (n = 42) | Weight loss (n = 79) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight changes (kg) | 1.0 ± 0.8 | −1.4 ± 1.0 | <0.001 |
| % changes in body weight | 1.4 ± 1.2 | −1.8 ± 1.3 | <0.001 |
| % changes in adiponectin | 165.6 ± 133.7 | 171.2 ± 98.7 | 0.327 |
| % changes in fasting glucose | 14.6 ± 13.3 | 6.7 ± 12.2 | 0.001 |
| % changes in HbA1c | 5.2 ± 5.4 | 4.7 ± 8.3 | 0.205 |
| % changes in insulin | 80.7 ± 58.1 | 64.6 ± 104.3 | 0.007 |
| % changes in HOMA-IR | 109.3 ± 82.3 | 76.3 ± 112.5 | 0.001 |
| % changes in FFA | 150.9 ± 72.0 | 87.1 ± 117.8 | 0.201 |
| % changes in total cholesterol | −16.0 ± 14.6 | −13.6 ± 14.9 | 0.403 |
| % changes in HDL-C | 20.4 ± 23.4 | 24.9 ± 22.3 | 0.336 |
| % changes in triglycerides | −31.1 ± 36.6 | −32.2 ± 24.6 | 0.533 |
| % changes in LDL-C | −21.0 ± 24.1 | −19.2 ± 27.4 | 0.909 |
FFA: free fatty acids; HbA1c: glycated haemoglobin; HDL-C: high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HOMA-IR: Homeostasis Model of Assessment-Insulin Resistance; LDL-C: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.