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Baseline Characteristics of Participants
| Characteristics | Hydrocortisone (n = 15) | Placebo (n = 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 44 ± 14 | 45 ± 13 |
| Gender (male/female) | 8/7 | 7/8 |
| Weight (kg) | 73 ± 8 | 73 ± 9 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.6 ± 2.4 | 25.0 ± 2.3 |
| Lean body mass (kg) | 47.4 ± 7.9 | 45.6 ± 9.1 |
| Total body fat (%) | 30.3 ± 0.08 | 32.6 ± 9.3 |
| Waist hip ratio | 0.85 ± 0.08 | 0.82 ± 0.05 |
| Fasting plasma glucose (mM) | 4.9 ± 0.3 | 4.8 ± 0.04 |
Data are presented as mean ± sd.
