Table 2.
Diabetic patients, baseline characteristics.
| Metformin group | Metformin plus sulfonylurea group | |
|---|---|---|
| Number (male/female) | 8 (7/1) | 8 (8/0) |
| Age (years) | 56 ± 8 | 58 ± 6 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27 ± 3 | 27 ± 4 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 137 ± 7 | 142 ± 7 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 83 ± 6 | 79 ± 8 |
| HR (bpm) | 70 ± 9 | 74 ± 11 |
| Glucose (mM) | 6.3 ± 0.8 | 6.8 ± 3.2 |
| HbA1c (mM) | 6.4 ± 0.5 | 6.1 ± 0.6 |
(Mean ± SD).
BP: blood pressure (supine).
BMI: body mass index.
HR: heart rate (supine).