Baseline characteristics of the study population (n=149)
| Mean±SD | |
| Age (years) | 51.8±9.41 (18–72) |
| Sex (M:F) | 68:81 |
| Duration of DM (years) | 8.12±6.59 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.05±3.55 |
| FPG (mg/dL) | 167.10±78.64 |
| PPPG (mg/dL) | 251.35±118.56 |
BMI, body mass index; DM, diabetes mellitus; F, females; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; M, males; PPPG, postprandial plasma glucose.