Table 3. Weight and blood glucose levels at time of death.
| Group | n | Weight (g) | Blood glucose (mg/dl) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control 1 week |
25 |
254.1±7.6 |
104.6±3.4 |
| Diabetic 1 week |
24 |
189.9±9.9*** |
401.7±25.5*** |
| Control 4 weeks |
33 |
341.9±11.8 |
91.1±1.7 |
| Diabetic 4 weeks |
25 |
225.8±7.8*** |
437.9±11.9*** |
| Control 12 weeks |
36 |
363.9±14.9 |
96.7±3.9 |
| Diabetic 12 weeks | 30 | 237.3±11.2*** | 479.1±8.8*** |
Animals were weighed and blood glucose levels were measured before sacrifice. The triple asterisk indicates a p<0.001, significantly different from control, using the two-tailed Student’s t-test.