Table 3: Biochemical parameters of individuals undergoing bariatric surgery at a private clinic.
Groups/Period | Before surgery | 6 months after surgery | p value | Reference values |
Fasting glycemia (mg/dL) | 118.55 (± 8.43) | 92.55 (± 4.23) | P < 0.05 | 70 to 99 mg/dl |
Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 217.43 (± 12.03) | 177.72 (± 10.32) | P < 0.001 | Desirable: < than 200 mg/dl Bordering: 200 to 239 mg/dl High: Equal to or greater than 240 mg/dl |
HDL (mg/dL) | 43.43 (± 2.61) | 50.03 (± 2.61) | P < 0.001 | Equal to or greater than 40 mg/dl |
Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 228.55 (± 16.29) | 123.68 (± 9.34) | P < 0.001 | Man: 3.5 to 7.2 mg/dl Woman: 2.6 to 6.0 mg/dl |