Table 1.
Blood glucose (mg/dl) level in Experimental rats
| Animal status | 0 day (Before STZ injection) | 3rd day (Initial) | 6th day | 10th day | 14th day (Final) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 87.2 ± 1.4 | 86.6 ± 1.2 | 83.2 ± 1.2 | 86.3 ± 1.2 | 85.7 ± 1.5 |
| Diabetic | 85.3 ± 1.3 | 257.3 ± 0.9 | 318.2 ± 1.6 | 307.8 ± 1.3 | 320.5 ± 1.3*** |
| D + I | 86.4 ± 0.9 | 249.8 ± 1.2 | 303.6 ± 0.8 | 185.9 ± 1.5 | 137.0 ± 1.3ψψψ ϕϕϕ |
| D+C | 89.3 ± 1.5 | 259.7 ± 1.8 | 305 ± 0.9 | 190 ± 1.7 | 175.6 ± 1.0ψψψ ϕϕϕ |
Values are mean ± S.E.M of 4-6 rats in each group. Each group consist of 6-8 rats
*** P < 0.001 when compared to control, ψψψP < 0.001 when compared to diabetic group, ϕϕϕ p < 0.001 when compared with initial reading
D + I- Insulin treated diabetic rats
D+C- Curcumin treated diabetic rats