Baseline characteristics of type 2 diabetic patients with the apoE3/3 or the apo E4/3 genotype
| Genotype | ApoE3/3 | ApoE4/3 | P* |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (male/female) | 24 (10/14) | 11 (4/7) | |
| Age (years) | 61 ± 2 | 57 ± 3 | NS |
| Duration of diabetes (years) | 9.0 ± 1.3 | 9.5 ± 2.3 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.2 ± 1.2 | 26.3 ± 0.9 | NS |
| FPG (mg/dl) | 185 ± 33 | 182 ± 17 | NS |
| HbA1c (%) | 9.1 ± 0.4 | 8.7 ± 0.8 | NS |
Data are means ± SE.
↵* P value for the apoE3/3 vs. the apoE4/3 genotype.