Table 4.
Comparison of mean fasting blood sugar before intervention and two and four weeks after intervention in intervention and control groups
| Variable | Intervention group (n = 51) | Control group (n = 53) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting blood sugar before intervention (mg/dl) | 104/69 ± 7/51 | 105.68 ± 8.24 | 0.549a |
| Fasting blood sugar two weeks after intervention (mg/dl) | 88.49 ± 2.07 | 99.07 ± 8.14 | > 0/001c |
| Fasting blood sugar four weeks after intervention (mg/dl) | 84.59 ± 2.84 | 92.77 ± 4.97 | > 0/001c |
| P-value | > 0/001d | > 0/001d |
a: Based on Mann Whitney test
c: Based on t test
d: Based on analysis of variance with repeated measures