Table 4.
Comparisons of the biochemical variables at baseline, 10 and 20 weeks for the AT group (n = 6)
| Baseline | 10 weeks | 20 weeks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting glycemic levels (mg/dL) | 187 ± 107 | 153 ± 56 | 146 ± 66 |
| Postprandial glycemic levels (mg/dL) | 225 ± 172 | 161 ± 43 | 158 ± 82 |
| HbA1c (%) | 8.6 ± 2.5a,b | 7.2 ± 1.7a | 7.5 ± 1.7b |
| Average glycemic levels (mg/dL) | 202 ± 74c,d | 161 ± 51c | 171 ± 49d |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 193 ± 26 | 187 ± 23 | 167 ± 12 |
| LDL (mg/dL) | 103 ± 29 | 99 ± 23 | 74 ± 27 |
| VLDL (mg/dL) | 41 ± 22 | 41 ± 12 | 49 ± 13 |
| HDL (mg/dL) | 53 ± 11 | 49 ± 14 | 49 ± 15 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 183 ± 113 | 219 ± 112 | 177 ± 80 |
| Seric Insulin (μUi/mL) | 14 ± 9 | 13 ± 6 | 11 ± 9 |
| HOMA-IR | 5 ± 4 | 5 ± 2 | 4 ± 3 |
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)