Characteristics of the patient samples included in the study.

aTreatment in the cured acromegaly group (n): angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (4); angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers (1). Treatment in the naïve acromegaly group: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (6); calcium channel blocker (3); angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers (1).bAll the patients were treated with metformin for diabetes. Only one patient (cured acromegaly) required additional insulin treatment.cColorectal cancer.dThe higher the score in this questionnaire, the worse self-perceived QoL is.