Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study participants
| All Participants | Retained | Lost to Follow-Up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 200 | 157 | 43 |
| Female/Male | 71/129 | 51/106 | 20/23 |
| Age | 59.7 ± 12.9 | 59.5 ± 12.4 | 60.5 ± 13.9 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.4 ± 4.9 | 26.6 ± 4.7 | 25.4 ± 5.1 |
| FPG (mg/dL) | 151 ± 57 | 153 ± 58 | 145 ± 50 |
| HbA1c (%) | 8.0 ± 1.5 | 8.0 ± 1.5 | 8.0 ± 1.5 |
| TG (mg/dL) | 147 ± 120 | 147 ± 121 | 144 ± 106 |
| LDL-C (mg/dL) | 116 ± 33 | 116 ± 33 | 121 ± 45 |
| HDL-C (mg/dL) | 60 ± 17 | 59 ± 16 | 62 ± 21 |
| BP (mmHg) | 128 ± 15/76 ± 12 | 128 ± 15/77 ± 12 | 127 ± 16/72 ± 12 |
Values are the mean ± standard deviation. BMI, body mass index; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin; TG, triglyceride; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; BP, blood pressure.