TABLE 2.
CV Variables at Rest Before and Immediately After a 6MWT
| Type 2 Diabetes (n = 30) | Control (n = 34) | |
|---|---|---|
| Before 6MWT | ||
| Heart rate, beats·min−1 | 70.4 ± 11.8 | 66.1 ± 6.7 |
| Systolic blood pressure, mmHg | 127.1 ± 13.2 | 119.8 ± 13.4* |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mmHg | 76.7 ± 9.4 | 73.8 ± 8.3 |
| Mean arterial pressure, mmHg | 93.5 ± 9.6 | 89.1 ± 9.5 |
| Rate-pressure production, mmHg·beats·min−1 | 9,007 ± 19,858 | 7,927 ± 1,139* |
| After 6MWT | ||
| Heart rate, beats·min−1 | 107.8 ± 23.1 | 95.1 ± 17.6*† |
| Systolic blood pressure, mmHg | 169.4 ± 25.6 | 146.8 ± 21.6*† |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mmHg | 75.5 ± 11.5 | 75.9 ± 9.0 |
| Mean arterial pressure, mmHg | 106.8 ± 11.5 | 99.5 ± 11.5 |
| Rate-pressure product, mmHg·beats·min−1 | 18,762 ± 5,936 | 14,252 ± 4,330*† |
Values are displayed as mean ± SD.
*
Group differences (type 2 diabetes vs. control), P <0.05.
†
Time × group interaction (type 2 diabetes vs. control), P <0.05.