Over expression of resistin in adipose tissue of the obese induces insulin resistance

Table 1 Physical and biochemical parameters summary (mean ± SD) of two groups (n = 34)

Variables	Non obese	Obese	P value
Age (yr)	54.94 ± 6.87	54.06 ± 6.71	0.594
Weight (kg)	52.81 ± 8.04	79.56 ± 9.91	< 0.001
Height (cm)	161.76 ± 8.17	157.74 ± 9.09	0.059
BMI (kg/m2)	20.23 ± 3.05	32.19 ± 4.86	< 0.001
Insulin (µU/mL)	8.47 ± 3.24	14.67 ± 2.18	< 0.001
Glucose (mg/dL)	97.44 ± 11.31	109.67 ± 8.02	< 0.001
HOMA	2.01 ± 0.73	3.96 ± 0.61	< 0.001

BMI: Body mass index; HOMA: Homeostasis model assessment.