Table 5.
Changes in outcomes among participants who completed 2 years in the program (n = 137 unless otherwise specified)
| Change from baseline | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | −15 ± 12 | <0.0001 |
| Body mass index (kg/m 2 ) | −5.1 ± 4.0 | <0.0001 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | −5 ± 16 | 0.0002 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) (n = 119) | 11 ± 9 | <0.0001 |
| Mean number of medications | ||
| Blood pressure | −0.34 | <0.0001 |
| Lipid lowering | −0.09 | 0.0068 |
| Depression | 0.09 | 0.0011 |
| EQ-5D (n = 87) | 0.06 ± 0.12 | <0.0001 |
| IWQOL-lite* (n = 87) | 15 ± 13 | <0.0001 |
| IDS-SR** (n = 70) | −2.6 ± 7.0 | 0.0026 |
*Impact of Weight on Quality-of-Life-Lite.
**Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self Report.