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.