Table 1.
Data values are expressed as mean ± S.E.M and analyzed using one-way ANOVA following Tukey’s multiple comparison test (n = 6)
| GROUPS | Blood glucose (mg/dl) | Body weight (g) | Food intake (g/rat/day) | Water intake (ml/rat/day) | Urine excretion (ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTROL | 90.83 ± 6.93 | 265.83 ± 3.96 | 28.75 ± 2.21 | 54.16 ± 3.96 | 19.66 ± 2.45 |
| PC (2.5%) | 93 ± 6.65 | 269.16 ± 5.97 | 30.28 ± 2.71 | 56.33 ± 3.22 | 21.83 ± 2.94 |
| STZ | 416.5 ± 12.79* | 241.67 ± 3.8* | 48.98 ± 2.24* | 123.66 ± 3.13* | 95.83 ± 3.98* |
| STZ + PC (1.5%) | 400.3 ± 8.49 | 247.5 ± 5.59 | 45.86 ± 2.49 | 113.83 ± 5.03 | 87.5 ± 4.28 |
| STZ + PC (2.5%) | 392.5 ± 12.83 | 254.16 ± 6.76 | 42.56 ± 3.05 | 109.5 ± 4.46 | 85 ± 3.22 |
Statistical significance is represented as *p < 0.05 as compared to the control group