Table 4A.
Clinical parameters at study entry and at three months
| Clinical parameter | n | Mean | Δ | SD | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HbA1c at entry | 346 | 8.49 | 2.86 | 5.2 | 14.0 | |
| HbA1c at 3 months | 259 | 7.91 | −0.58* | 1.30 | 5.1 | 14.1 |
| FBG (mg/dL)at entry | 249 | 186.7 | 49.9 | 90 | 410 | |
| FBG (mg/dL)at 3 months | 182 | 172.5 | −14.2* | 42.3 | 81 | 358 |
| TDD (IU) insulin at entry | 326 | 50.5 | 24.7 | 9 | 159 | |
| TDD (IU) insulin at 3 months | 256 | 48.5 | −2.0* | 24.8 | 9 | 150 |
| BMIa at entry | 304 | 28.2 | 7.77 | 17.0 | 103.0 | |
| BMI at 3 months | 235 | 27.7 | −0.5 | 8.20 | 16.5 | 102.0 |
*p < 0.05.
a
BMI = height (in meters)/(weight in kg)2.