Selected characteristics of the morbidly obese subjects before intervention
| Variable | Mean ± SE |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 39.8 ± 3.1 |
| Stature (m) | 1.71 ± 0.02 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 48.6 ± 1.2 |
| Fasting insulin (μU/ml) | 23.3 ± 3.8 |
| Fasting glucose (mg/dl) | 104.3 ± 7.7 |
Subjects consisted of 1 black individual and 11 white individuals; 2 of the subjects were men, and 10 were women.