Table 1. Patient Background .
| All | High dose group | Low dose group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number (male:female) | 26 (17:9) | 11 (6:5) | 15 (11:4) |
| Dose of glimepiride | 4 mg or 5 mg or 6 mg | 2 mg or 3 mg | |
| Age (year) | 67.1 ± 1.7 | 70.3 ± 2.2* | 62.8 ± 3.1 |
| Body weight (kg) | 66.6 ± 2.2 | 62.1 ± 2.6* | 69.6 ± 3.0 |
| HbAlc (%) | 8.2 ± 0.1 | 8.4 ± 0.1* | 8.1 ± 0.2 |
| Casual plasma glucose (mg/dL) | 194 ± 10 | 211 ± 21 | 182 ± 8 |
Mean ± SEM, *P < 0.05 vs. Low dose group.