Participant characteristics
prediabetes
PREDIABETES
A total of 34 individuals with prediabetes fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled (n = 17 in each group). Baseline features were matched for the treatment and control groups (Table 
Baseline demographic characteristics (mean ± SD)BMI: Body Mass Index *two-way ANOVA without replication for qualitative data and chi-square for categorical data (gender)