General Characteristics of Experimental Animals
| Characteristic | Control (n = 10) | Diabetes (n = 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Body weight (g) | 32 ± 18 | 34 ± 12 |
| Plasma glucose (mg/dL) | 137 ± 6.7 | 232 ± 21 |
| Plasma glucose at 2 h after glucose loading test (mg/dL) | 161 ± 5 | 368 ± 27* |
| Plasma insulin (μg/L) | 0.9 ± 0.3 | 1.2 ± 0.30 |
↵* P < 0.005.
Values are mean ± SEM; n = number of tested animals.