Research Article

R(+)-Thioctic Acid Effects on Oxidative Stress and Peripheral Neuropathy in Type II Diabetic Patients: Preliminary Results by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance and Electroneurography

Table 1

Physical characteristics of subjects. Data are expressed as mean ± SD. BMI: body mass index; SaO2: arterial oxygen saturation; HR: heart rate.

VariableBaseline data

Age (year)66.4 ± 9.3
Weight (Kg)70.4 ± 11.9
Height (m)1.68 ± 0.03
BMI (Kg/m2)24.7 ± 1.3
SaO2 (%)96.55 ± 0.88
HR (BPM)73.77 ± 11.93
Blood pressure (mmHg)144 ± 11
Duration of diabetes (years)17.4 ± 8.01