Table 3.
Comparisons of the biochemical variables at baseline, 10 and 20 weeks for the ST group (n = 5)
| Baseline | 10 weeks | 20 weeks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting glycemic levels (mg/dL) | 174 ± 92 | 129 ± 46 | 157 ± 86 |
| Postprandial glycemic levels (mg/dL) | 187 ± 76 | 142 ± 96 | 187 ± 100 |
| HbA1c (%) | 9.2 ± 1.9a,b | 7.9 ± 1.2a | 7.4 ± 0.9b |
| Average glycemic level (mg/dL) | 217 ± 56c,d | 179 ± 36c | 165 ± 29d |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 174 ± 49 | 155 ± 23 | 169 ± 40 |
| LDL (mg/dL) | 106 ± 51 | 83 ± 8 | 93 ± 25 |
| VLDL (mg/dL) | 25 ± 20 | 27 ± 14 | 28 ± 17 |
| HDL (mg/dL) | 45 ± 3 | 45 ± 3 | 48 ± 8 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 128 ± 97 | 136 ± 72 | 127 ± 55 |
| Seric Insulin (μUi/mL) | 30 ± 24 | 23 ± 21 | 18 ± 14 |
| HOMA-IR | 13 ± 14 | 6 ± 4 | 5 ± 4 |
Results presented in mean and standard deviation values
Significance level p < 0.05
HbA1c hemoglobin A1c
a,cp = 0.03 (baseline and 10 weeks)
b,dp = 0.01 (baseline and 20 weeks)