Table 2. Comparison of mean changes in clinical outcomes ± SD across 12 months by change in distress level.

Baseline parameter	Distress level same or increased, n=50	Distress level decreased, n=79	P
Mean change in weight, lbs	-2.1 ± 15.0	-2.7 ± 11.2	.81
Mean change in systolic BP, mm Hg	+2.1 ± 22.1	-3.1 ± 22.3	.20
Mean change in med. adherence score	-0.21 ± 1.62	+.81 ± 1.80	.001
Mean change in A1C, %	+.21 ± 1.7	-.34 ± 1.5	.05
Mean change in self-care activities score	3.8 ± .1	2.5 ± .2	.001
Mean change in self-efficacy score	7.3 ± 2.3	5.4 ± .3	.001
Mean change in empowerment score	-.15 ± .7	+.25 ± 1.1	.014

BMI, body mass index; SD, standard deviation.