Table 2 Gender differences on anthropometrics, blood Pressure, blood chemistry, and insulin
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Variables | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
Body weight (Kg) | Â | Â |
   Pre | 75 ± 8b | 90 ± 8a |
   Post | 76 ± 5b | 90 ± 8a |
Height (cm) | Â | Â |
   Pre | 155 ± 1b | 173 ± 1a |
   Post | 157 ± 1b | 173 ± 1a |
BMI | Â | Â |
   Pre | 31 ± 2 | 30 ± 2 |
   Post | 30 ± 2 | 30 ± 2 |
Fat (%) | Â | Â |
   Pre | 41 ± 2a | 18 ± 2b |
   Post | 43 ± 3a | 20 ± 3b |
Systolic pressure (mm Hg) | Â | Â |
   Pre | 125 ± 3 | 127 ± 3 |
   Post | 118 ± 2 | 122 ± 2 |
Diastolic pressure (mm Hg) | Â | Â |
   Pre | 78 ± 2 | 75 ± 2 |
   Post | 75 ± 2 | 74 ± 2 |
Na (mmol/L) | Â | Â |
   Pre | 139 ± 0.6 | 140 ± 0.6 |
   Post | 128 ± 0.6 | 139 ± 0.6 |
K (mmol/l) | Â | Â |
   Pre | 4.14 ± 0.09 | 4.30 ± 0.11 |
   Post | 4.15 ± 0.09 | 4.40 ± 0.11 |
Ca (mg/dL) | Â | Â |
   Pre | 9.46 ±0.11 | 9.59 ± 0.11 |
   Post | 9.44 ± 0.07 | 9.32 ± 0.07 |
Albumin (g/dL) | Â | Â |
   Pre | 4.2 ± 0.08 | 4.3 ± 0.09 |
   Post | 4.2 ± 0.08 | 4.6 ± 0.09 |
Glucose (mg/dL) | Â | Â |
   Pre | 92 ± 3 | 96 ± 3 |
   Post | 93 ± 3 | 93 ± 3 |
Insulin (μU/mL) |  |  |
   Pre | 11.80 ± 1.25a | 9.00 ± 1.30b |
   Post | 11.72 ± 1.25a | 7.80 ± 1.35b |