Table 3 Anthropometric and vital sign measurements (n = 21)
From: A low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet to treat type 2 diabetes
Measurement | Week 0 Mean (SD) | Week 16 Mean (SD) | Change % | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Body weight, kg | 131.4 (18.3) | 122.7 (18.9) | -6.6 | <0.001 |
Body mass index, kg/m2 | 42.2 (5.8) | 39.4 (6.0) | -6.6 | <0.001 |
Waist circumference, cm | 130.0 (10.5) | 123.3 (11.3) | -5.2 | <0.001 |
Percent body fat, % | 40.4 (5.8) | 37.0 (6.0) | -8.4 | <0.001 |
Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 135.1 (14.8) | 135.4 (17.6) | 0.2 | 0.9 |
Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | 79.2 (14.9) | 74.1 (13.0) | -6.4 | 0.1 |
Heart rate, beats/min | 81.2 (12.9) | 74.6 (14.0) | -8.1 | 0.01 |