Table 1.
Effects on glycemic control and metabolic parameters.
| Retrospective | Baseline | Follow-Up | Change | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 months | +3 months | ||||
| n = 42 * | |||||
| HbA1c (%) Control group |
8.2 ± 1.3 | 7.9 ± 1.0 | - | −0.3 ± 1.1 | 0.27 |
| HbA1c (%) Intervention group |
- | 7.9 ± 1.0 | 6.9 ± 0.9 | −0.9 ± 1.1 | <0.001 |
| n = 37 * | |||||
| Intervention group | |||||
| Weight (kg) | - | 105.2 ± 18.5 | 100.9 ± 17.6 | −4.3 ± 4.5 | <0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | - | 35.1 ± 7.3 | 33.6 ± 7.1 | −1.4 ± 1.5 | <0.001 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | - | 121.1 ± 16.5 | 115.4 ± 17.4 | −5.7 ± 15.0 | 0.03 |
| Fasting glucose (mmol/L) | - | 7.4 ± 1.4 | 6.8 ± 1.5 | −0.6 ± 1.3 | 0.01 |
* Metabolic parameters and HbA1c were recorded separately in the intervention group, resulting in a different sample size. Metabolic parameters were only recorded in the intervention group.