Table 3 Changes in metabolic laboratory parameters and IGF-1 level after 12 weeks physical activity in the training group. N = 30; values are baseline and 12 weeks means±SD. Levels of significance: p < 0.05
measured parameters | baseline | 12 week | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
HgbA1C (mmol/l) | 6.24 ± 0.67 | 6.06 ± 0.58 | 0.007 |
total cholesterol (mmol/l) | 5.17 ± 1.13 | 4.77 ± 1.12 | 0.042 |
LDL-cholesterol (mmol/l) | 3.37 ± 1.05 | 2.81 ± 0.98 | 0.003 |
HDL-cholesterol (mmol/l) | 1.46 ± 0.39 | 1.51 ± 0.46 | ns |
triglycerides (mmol/l) | 1.68 ± 0.71 | 1.28 ± 0.71 | 0.002 |
IGF-1 (ng/ml) | 59.68 ± 27.37 | 66.79 ± 22.74 | 0.006 |