Table I.
Characteristics of the Educational Care and Usual Care Groups at Baseline
| Educational Care (n=94) | Usual Care (n=94) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 56.2±10 | 56.6±9 |
| Body weight, kg | 79.7±15 | 79.9±12 |
| BMI, w/h2 | 28.7±5 | 29.6±4 |
| Waist circumference, cm | 102.2±12 | 104.3±10 |
| SBP, mm Hg | 135.8±17 | 132.3±15 |
| DBP, mm Hg | 85.4±12 | 83.3±9 |
| Serum cholesterol, mg/dL | 199.2±36 | 195.5±37 |
| LDL cholesterol, mg/dL | 126.2±32 | 119.5±36 |
| HDL cholesterol, mg/dL | 49.2±12 | 50.0±13 |
| Serum triglycerides, mg/dL | 127.4±98 | 140.0±80 |
| Fasting blood glucose, mg/dL | 98.8±26 | 102.7±27 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HDL, high‐density lipoprotein; LDL, low‐density lipoprotein; SBP, systolic blood pressure.