Table 2.
Group comparison of regional body composition parameters.
| T2D (n = 46) | Controls (n = 46) | P -value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EATi (mL/m2) | 62.1 ± 21.0 | 51.6 ± 17.7 | 0.07 |
| Liver fat (%) | 11.7 ± 9.0 | 5.7 ± 6.8 | <0.001 |
| VATi (L/m2) | 1.94 ± 0.74 | 1.35 ± 0.63 | <0.001 |
| ASATi (L/m2) | 2.73 ± 1.03 | 2.33 ± 1.09 | 0.20 |
| FFMVi (L/m2) | 3.86 ± 0.67 | 3.78 ± 0.59 | 1.00 |
| MFI (%) | 9.4 ± 2.5 | 7.7 ± 2.3 | 0.02 |
Data shown as mean ± SD. EATi, epicardial adipose tissue index; VATi, visceral adipose tissue index; ASATi, abdominal adipose tissue index; FFMVi, fat tissue-free muscle volume index; MFI, muscle fat infiltration.