Age, years since menopause, fasting data on weight, lipid profile and plasma glucose are summarised
| Parameters | Group A (DES) (n=22) | Group B (control) (n=22) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 58.2±3.2 | 57.6±2.6 |
| Years since menopause (years) | 8.5±2.4 | 7.8±1.9 |
| Weight (kg) | 72.5±2.0 | 72.4±2.0 |
| Triglycerides (mmol/L) | 1.0±0.1 | 0.8±0.1 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | 4.9±0.2 | 4.5±0.2 |
| HDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.2±0.1 | 1.1±0.1 |
| Fasting plasma glucose (mmol/L) | 5.0±0.1 | 4.8±0.1 |
No significant differences (p>0.05) were observed between the two groups.
DES, dry eye syndrome; HDL, high-density lipoprotein.