Table 2.
Metabolic parameters, blood pressure, and waist circumference of the groups
| Study group (n = 92) | Control group (n = 102) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waist circumference, cm | 95.8 ± 15.8 | 94.6 ± 15.2 | 0.601 |
| Fasting glucose, mg/dl | 103.3 ± 32.9 | 99.6 ± 34.9 | 0.012 |
| Fasting insulin, μU/ml | 14.2 ± 8.5 | 13.6 ± 11.6 | 0.027 |
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 117.1 ± 14.9 | 121.3 ± 14.4 | 0.041 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 76.7 ± 8.8 | 75.1 ± 8.9 | 0.274 |
| HDL, mg/dl | 49.0 ± 11.8 | 44.0 ± 9.3 | 0.023 |
| LDL, mg/dl | 99.6 ± 29.3 | 108.3 ± 30.8 | 0.046 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dl | 147.9 ± 60.4 | 137.5 ± 64.7 | 0.035 |
Quantitative measurements are presented as means ± SD.