Table 1.
Clinical characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 38 |
| Age, yr | 37 ± 11 |
| Women, % | 89.5 |
| Men, % | 11.5 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 44 ± 7 |
| Waist circumference, cm | 117 ± 15 |
| Weight, kg | 123 ± 23 |
| Insulin, mIU/ml | 17 ± 10 |
| Glucose, mg/dl | 108 ± 44 |
| HbA1c, % | 6.1 ± 1.6 |
| Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance | 4.7 ± 3.6 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein, mg/dl | 9.3 ± 5.8 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dl | 129 ± 82 |
| HDL-cholesterol, mg/dl | 47 ± 11 |
| LDL-cholesterol, mg/dl | 121 ± 33 |
| Systolic blood pressure, mmHg | 128 ± 12 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mmHg | 77 ± 14 |
| Diabetes mellitus, % | 29 |
| Hypertension, % | 37 |
| Hypercholesterolemia, % | 24 |
Data are means ± SD.