Table II.
Demographic Data for 16 Patients (10 Males) Aged 33–64 Years, at Baseline and 12 Months
| Parameter (Mean± SEM) | Baseline | 12 Months | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glycohemoglobin A1c (%) | 9.5±0.4 | 8.3±0.4 | 0.01 |
| Advanced glycated end products (units) | 12.1±2.2 | 7.4±1.2 | 0.03 |
| Serum creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.8±0.1 | 2.0±0.2 | 0.03 |
| Creatinine clearance (mL/min) | 55±3 | 50±5.0 | 0.20 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 13.5±0.4 | 12.2±0.4 | 0.01 |
| Hematocrit (%) | 39.5±1.4 | 36.6±1.3 | 0.01 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 140±3 | 141±2 | 0.64 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 81±2 | 81±1 | 0.93 |
| Mean arterial pressure (mm Hg) | 100±2 | 101±2 | 0.60 |
| Weight (kg) | 72.8±2.5 | 72.8±2.9 | 1.00 |