Panacea Journal of Health Science

Volume 1, paper 4
ISSN : 2278- 4330

Test of homogeneity
Onset of diabetes is directly correlated with BMI and waist circumference and many
studies have indicated 34% increase in blood sugars with high BMI and WC .

TABLE 1 MEAN AND STANDARD DEVIATION OF ANTHROPOMETRIC

PARAMETERS

Parameters Mean ± SD
Weight 68.56± 5.86
Height 160.4 ± 3.74
BMI 26.6 ± 2.70
Waist Circumference 39.69 ± 2.23

Data on the anthropometric assessment of the study group showed a mean weight of
68.56± 5.86SD, and the height was 160.4±3.74, BMI 26.6±2.70 and their waist circumference
was 39.69±2.23.The data reveals that the subjects were homogenous with respect to their
anthropometric measurements.Table-1.

Other aspects namely presence of chronic diseases like cardio vascular disease, obesity,
hypertension, cancer and renal disorders were assessed and those who had these co morbid
conditions were not included in the study.Subjects who had moderate control of blood sugar with
a initial fasting blood sugar 100-150mg/dl , post prandial blood sugar level of 180-250mg/dl and
HBA1C levels of 6.1-8.0 % were included and those who had uncontrolled diabetes were
excluded. Table 2

TABLE-2 BLOOD GLUCOSE VALUES OF THE SELECTED SUBJECTS IN

COMPARISON TO THE NORMAL VALUES

Blood glucose levels Normal values(WHO 2003) Values selected

for the study
Fasting 70-110mg/dl 100-150 mg/dl
Post prandial 140-160mg/dl 180-250mg/dl
HBA1C 3.5-5.5% 6.1-8.0%
*WHO 2003

With respect to the physical activity pattern of the subjects, those had the habit of
exercising regularly like walking, cycling for 30 minutes to 1 hr were selected for the study as
physical activity has a major impact on the blood sugar levels. Similarly those subjects who were
on allopathic treatment alone were included while those undergoing other forms of treatment
were excluded.