Table 1. Lung function, physical capacity parameters and CRP levels.
| Control (n=19) | DM (n=19) | P-values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRP (mg/L) | 0.66 ± 0.15 | 0.88 ± 0.21 | NS |
| HbA1c (%) | 5.73 ± 0.01 | 8.39± 0.36 | <0.001 |
| FVC (% pred) | 101.0 ± 2.1 | 103.4 ± 3.0 | NS |
| FEV1 (% pred) | 99.3 ± 2.5 | 103.9 ± 3.0 | NS |
| FEV1/FVC | 80.4 ± 1.2 | 82.2 ± 0.9 | NS |
| FEF 25-75% (% pred) | 100.6 ± 6.6 | 115.6 ± 5.8 | NS |
| PEF (% pred) | 94.7 ± 5.0 | 89.9 ± 3.5 | NS |
| Peak HR (beats/min) | 149 ± 3 | 139 ± 2 | 0.009 |
| Work load (Watts) | 158 ± 5 | 135 ± 6 | 0.005 |
| RER | 1.08 ± 0.02 | 1.14 ± 0.03 | 0.044 |
| VO2peak(ml/kg/min) | 24.17 ± 0.7 | 18.91 ± 0.7 | <0.001 |
| VO2AT (ml/kg/min) | 14.11 ± 0.8 | 12.17 ± 2.5 | 0.044 |
Means±SE. Student t test (p< 0.05).