Table 1

Changes in adiposity and glycemic measures in relation to duration of pre-diabetes before lifestyle intervention

OutcomeDuration of pre-diabetes before lifestyle intervention
<3 years3–5 years>5 yearsANOVA p value
Weight (kg)−5.18±9.58−1.07±6.35−3.20±4.810.19
Waist circumference (cm)−1.52±9.93−1.33±6.22−2.05±4.770.862
Total fat mass (kg)−2.33±7.56−1.27±5.66−1.79±3.660.862
Trunk fat mass (kg)−2.68±5.97−1.72±4.32−1.70±3.090.554
FPG (mg/dL)−3.30±8.66−13.0±8.66−4.23±8.60<0.0001
2hPG (mg/dL)−14.9±38.3−7.77±30.5−7.41±28.30.052
  • To convert the values for glucose to mmol/L, multiply by 0.056.

  • ANOVA, analysis of variance; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; 2hPG, 2-hour plasma glucose.