Table 6 Ultrasonographic measurement parameters according to insulin application method in the patient group

Rectus femoris

Muscle thickness

 Mean ± S

1.91 ± 0.2

1.66 ± 0.32

 Median (Min – Max)

1.9(1.56–2.5)

1.7(1.09–2.31)

Vastus intermedius

Muscle thickness

 Mean ± S

1.93 ± 0.31

1.61 ± 0.41

 Median (Min – Max)

1.92(1.31–2.48)

1.65(0.9–2.3)

Vastus intermedius

Pennate angle

 Mean ± S

14.47 ± 4.5

11.64 ± 3.49

 Median (Min – Max)

14(8–27)

11(6–18)

Vastus medialis

Muscle thickness

 Mean ± S

2.07 ± 0.24

1.77 ± 0.35

 Median (Min – Max)

2(1.78–2.63)

1.71(1.38–2.62)

Vastus medialis

Pennate angle

 Mean ± S

18.88 ± 7.36

15.85 ± 6.87

 Median (Min – Max)

15(10–33)

16.5(7–31)

Vastus lateralis

Muscle thickness

 Mean ± S

1.62 ± 0.21

1.53 ± 0.34

 Median (Min – Max)

1.65(1.15–1.95)

1.52(0.85–2.3)

Vastus lateralis

Pennate angle

 Mean ± S

12.66 ± 3.42

11 ± 2.48

 Median (Min – Max)

12.5(7–18)

11(8–15)