Table 3.
Baseline Metabolic and Inflammatory Values According to Gender
| Males (N = 174) Median Value (Interquartile range) | Females (N = 81) Median Value (Interquartile range) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDL mg/dl | 47.5 (41.4–53.8) | 60 (51–71) | <0.001 |
| LDL mg/dl | 119.0 (99–142) | 108 (94–137) | 0.137 |
| HbA1c% | 5.4 (5.2–5.7) | 5.6 (5.2–5.8) | 0.223 |
| WBC N/mm3 | 6.8 (5.8–7.9) | 7 (5.7–7.9) | 0.787 |
| Fibrinogen mg/dl | 276 () | 321 () | <0.001 |
| Hs‐CRP mg/dl | 2.5 (0.7–3.4) | 4.4 (0.6–5.1) | 0.193 |
HDL = high‐density lipoprotein; LDL = low‐density lipoprotein; HbA1c = hemoglobin A1c; WBC = white blood cells; Hs‐CRP = high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein.