|  | Baseline | 6 months | mean difference |
---|---|---|---|---|
 | mean (min., max.) | mean (min., max.) | (95 % CI) | |
Variables assessed from medical chart audit | Â | Â | ||
 | HbA1c (%) | 8.0 % (6.0 %, 12.6 %) | 7.6 % (5.9 %, 11.6 %) | -0.5 % (-1.0 %, -0.0 %)* |
 | Body Mass Index (BMI)†| 39.8 (29.5, 63.9) | 40.0 (31.2, 66.8) | 0.1 (-0.7, 0.9) |
 | Blood pressure systolic (mmHg) | 134.0 (101, 194) | 121.7 (91, 172) | -13.0 (-18.9, -7.1)** |
 | Blood pressure diastolic (mmHg) | 77.2 (56, 97) | 74.0 (57,100) | -3.3 (-7.6, 1.0) |
 |  | n/N (%) | n/N (%) | OR (95 % CI) |
Variables assessed during Home Assessments | Â | Â | ||
 | Depressiona | 21/34 (62 %) | 12/31 (39 %) | 0.4 (0.2, 0.9)*** |
 | Self-rated health statusb | 11/32 (34 %) | 16/31 (52 %) | 2.0 (0.8, 5.2) |