Baseline and 6 month physiological and psychological health variables
| Variables | Baseline | 6-month follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| BMI | 37.61 (8.84) | 36.31 (9.4) |
| Insulin | 17.52 (11.73) | 17.84 (17.54) |
| HbA1c | 8.1 (0.83) | 7.52 (1.26)** |
| CRP | 7.36 (7.4) | 6.08 (6.3) |
| Systolic BP | 128.63 (17.97) | 127.67 (15.12) |
| Quality of life | 50.67 (6.86) | 52.67 (6.56) |
| Depression | 3.33 (3.05) | 2.89 (3.14) |
| Diabetes concern | 7.21 (4.83) | 8.26 (6.86) |
| Diabetes empowerment | 26.5 (9.44) | 33.15 (5.46)** |
**p≤0.01.
BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure.