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| with MS | without MS | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 71 | 21 | |
| Age (years) | 52.8±9.4 | 51.7±9.5 | NS |
| Body mass (kg) | 100.9±15.0 | 94.3±13.9 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 39.1±5.6 | 36.3±5.2 | NS |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 109.6±11.4 | 104.7±11.0 | NS |
| Fat mass (kg) | 52.0±12.8 | 45.2±10.7 | < 0.05 |
| Visfatin (ng/ml) | 33.6±12.6 | 29.8±8.7 | NS |
| Insulin (µIU/ml) | 16.6±10.9 | 8.8±4.6 | < 0.01 |
| Visfatin/insulin | 2.9±2.3 | 3.9±1.5 | < 0.05 |
NS - not significant
