Table 1. Capillary blood glucose (CBG) and body weight changes due to streptozotocin treatment (50 mg/kg per day × 5 days, intraperitoneal).
| Vehicle group (n=44) | Insulin group (n=45) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBG at DM confirmation date (mg/dL) | 374.8±103.7 | 369.3±110.5 | 0.997 |
| CBG at the time of the injury (mg/dL) | 352.7±131 | 359±135 | 0.780 |
| CBG date of excision of the injured tissue (mg/dL) | 421.3±97 | 456.6±59 | 0.133 |
| Body weight at the first dose of streptozotocin (g) | 20.8±1.7 | 20.7±1.4 | 0.230 |
| Body weight at the time of the injury (g) | 20.8±2.3 | 20.9±2.1 | 0.306 |
| Body weight at excision of the wound (g) | 20.7±2.4 | 20.9±2.9 | 0.735 |
The data are reported as means±SD of 4-9 animals per group. DM: diabetes mellitus. Student's t-test.