Table 3.
Glucometabolic parameters at the end of control week and the end of water week (n = 37)
| End of control week | End of water week | Δchangea, b | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-glucose (mmol/L)b | 5.44 (0.45) | 5.54 (0.55) | − 0.08 (0.41) | 0.23 |
| P-glucose 120 min (mmol/L)b,c | 5.87 (1.80) | 5.62 (1.88) | 0.24 (1.58) | 0.35 |
| Glucagon (pmol/L) | 35.3 (29.1–45.1) | 35.8 (29.3–49.5) | − 0.42 (11.9) | 0.84 |
| Glucagon 120 min (pmol/L)c | 30.5 (26.3–38.5) | 30.5 (25.0–44.3) | − 0.42 (12.7) | 0.85 |
| Insulin (mIE/L) | 7.75 (4.50–11.00) | 8.00 (5.00–11.13) | 0.40 (2.2) | 0.29 |
| Insulin 120 min (mIE/L)c | 32.0 (22.0–60.5) | 28.0 (15.0–52.0) | 4.39 (19.4) | 0.18 |
Data are expressed as median (interquartile range) if nothing else is specified
Fasting values if nothing else is specified
aΔchange = end of control week − end of water week
bData are expressed as mean (SD)
cDuring an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)