2.4.4. Statistical Analysis
INSULIN SENSITIVITY
Descriptive statistics (mean ± SD) for continuous variables and frequency (%) for categorical variables) were computed for the baseline demographic and clinical characteristics of the patient cohort, and for responses to the exit survey administered to the FO group. The number of participants in the C and FO groups with improvement in glucose tolerance defined as ≥15% reduction in 2 h glucose from baseline to week 16 were compared using Fisher’s exact test. Changes in clinical outcomes (HbA1C, weight, BMI, blood lipids, insulin sensitivity, and disposition index) and nutrient intake (calories, fat, protein, carbohydrate, fiber, grains, fruit, dairy, and vegetables) between the C and FO groups were compared using independent samples 