Table 3.
Lipid profile and glycemic levels among participants during and after Ramadan.
| During Ramadan | After Ramadan | p value | Normal values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triglyceride (mg/dl) | 261.71 ± 46.54 | 223.54 ± 26.92 | 0.169 | 40–160 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 189.29 ± 7.15 | 184.21 ± 7.04 | 0.288 | 135–220 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 39.07 ± 1.42 | 39.40 ± 1.37 | 0.569 | 35–55 |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 120.22 ± 7.36 | 114.80 ± 7.05 | 0.253 | Optimal recommended <130 |
| Diabetics recommended <100 | ||||
| LDL/HDL ratio | 3.49 ± 0.31 | 3.25 ± 0.29 | 0.110 | 0–3.6 |
| Total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio | 5.33 ± 0.34 | 5.08 ± 0.32 | 0.113 | 0–5 |
| Non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 150.22 ± 7.36 | 144.82 ± 7.05 | 0.254 | Reference value <160 |
| For subjects at high risk of CVD <130 | ||||
| For subjects at very high risk of CVD <100 | ||||
| Blood glucose (mg/dl) | 121.24 ± 36.12 | 114.59 ± 39.20 | 0.023 | 70–120 |
Values presented as mean ± SEM. Normal values adapted from Saint Joseph Medical Center reports.