Table 1.
Physical characteristics of subjects. Data are expressed as mean ± SD. BMI: body mass index; SaO2: arterial oxygen saturation; HR: heart rate.
| Variable | Baseline data |
|---|---|
| Age (year) | 66.4 ± 9.3 |
| Weight (Kg) | 70.4 ± 11.9 |
| Height (m) | 1.68 ± 0.03 |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 24.7 ± 1.3 |
| SaO2 (%) | 96.55 ± 0.88 |
| HR (BPM) | 73.77 ± 11.93 |
| Blood pressure (mmHg) | 144 ± 11 |
| Duration of diabetes (years) | 17.4 ± 8.01 |