Effect of a LoBAG30 diet on protein metabolism in men with type 2 diabetes. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nutrition & Metabolism

Table 5 Body Composition

	Control–Pre	Control–Post	LoBAG₃₀Pre	LoBAG₃₀Post
Total Body Weight (lbs)	215 ± 5.7	214 ± 6.3	215 ± 5.6	215 ± 6.3
Kg	97.6	97.2	97.2	97.2
	Kg Fat-Free Mass (n = 8)
DEXA	63 ± 2	62 ± 2	64 ± 2	64 ± 2
³H₂O	63 ± 2	63 ± 3	67 ± 2	68 ± 2
Bioelectric Impedance	74 ± 2	72 ± 2	74 ± 2	74 ± 2
Creatinine Excretion **	61 ± 3	58 ± 2	61 ± 3	73 ± 4*
	CT Scan (cm ² ) (n = 7)
Visceral Abdominal Fat	275 ± 23	249 ± 23	264 ± 22	247 ± 25
Total Abdominal Fat	504 ± 41	460 ± 40	492 ± 42	456 ± 45
Right Thigh Fat	71 ± 10	67 ± 9	71 ± 11	75 ± 12
Left Thigh Fat	70 ± 10	64 ± 7	68 ± 10	71 ± 11
Right Thigh Muscle	167 ± 8	165 ± 8	168 ± 9	168 ± 9
Left Thigh Muscle	162 ± 8	162 ± 8	164 ± 9	164 ± 10

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