TABLE 3

Differences of clinical and functional variables between groups^#

Variable	*Normal versus* slowed**	*Accelerated versus* slowed**	*Accelerated versus* normal**
Chronological age years	0.65	2.48*	1.83
Body mass index kg·m⁻²	1.67*	1.97*	0.29
Laboratory
Glycosylated haemoglobin %	0.39*	2.05*	1.67*
Apolipoprotein A mg·dL⁻¹	−1.35	−10.52*	−9.16*
Triglycerides mg·dL⁻¹	11.31	44.0*	32.69*
Lung function tests
FVC % pred	−4.60*	−8.44*	−3.84
FEV₁ % pred	−434*	−8.66*	−4.32
D_LCO adjusted	0.31	−7.72*	−8.03*
D_LCO/V_A	1.76	−4.90	−6.66*
6MWT m	−2.08	−56.22*	−54.14*
O₂ saturation at rest	−0.02	−067*	−0.65*

^#: One-way ANOVA was performed using Bonferroni method for multiple comparisons. FVC: forced vital capacity; FEV₁: forced expiratory volume in 1 s; D_LCO: diffusing capacity carbon monoxide; V_A: alveolar volume; 6MWT: 6-min walking test. *: p<0.05.