Table 1 Baseline characteristics: mean (SD) for continuous variables by trial group.
Measurement | Intervention (n = 51) | Control (n = 51) |
|---|---|---|
BMI (kgm-2) | 34.1 (5.5) | 33.5 (4.6) |
Waist (cm) | 104.6 (11.3) | 104.3 (9.2) |
Hip (cm) | 111.0 (11.7) | 110.3 (9.0) |
Weight (kg) | 93.4 (16.0) | 90.6 (12.5) |
Height (cm) | 165.5 (8.9) | 164.9 (10.2) |
Body fat % | 40.2*(9.4) | 40.1 (9.9) |
Plasma glucose (mmol/l) | Â | Â |
   Fasting | 5.7 (0.6) | 5.8 (0.5) |
   30 minute | 9.9 (1.3) | 9.8*(0.9) |
   60 minute | 11.5 (1.9) | 11.5*(1.6) |
   120 minute | 8.7 (1.1) | 8.9 (1.3) |
Plasma insulin (mU/l) | Â | Â |
   Fasting | 16.9 (12.4) | 17.3 (7.4) |
   30 minute | 97.5 (47.1) | 85.08 (40.4) |
   120 minute | 118.0 (58.0) | 122.18 (55.3) |