Table 4.
Effect of BLSP and BAP on fasting blood glucose (FBG) changes and insulin levels in diabetic rats.
| Group | FBG Week 0 (mmol/L) | FBG Week 5 (mmol/L) | Insulin Week 5 (mIU/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC + Water | 4.90 ± 0.38 b | 5.00 ± 0.60 d | 32.49 ± 1.48 cd |
| NC + BLSP 400 | 4.68 ± 0.54 b | 4.40 ± 0.26 d | 33.47 ± 1.35 cd |
| DC + Water | 22.00 ± 2.91 a | 23.98 ± 1.85 a | 40.93 ± 1.31 a |
| BLSP 400 | 19.25 ± 3.01 a | 14.85 ± 0.82 bc | 30.74 ± 0.38 d |
| BLSP 800 | 21.40 ± 2.31 a | 12.54 ± 2.55 c (**) | 35.45 ± 2.56 bc |
| BAP 400 | 18.65 ± 3.08 a | 17.17 ± 1.40 b | 37.88 ± 2.24 ab |
| Metformin 400 | 18.62 ± 3.49 a | 12.12 ± 1.96 c (*) | 33.78 ± 0.99 bcd |
Values are expressed as means ± SD (n = 6). Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA. The means with different superscript were considered significantly different (p < 0.05).
*
significantly different from week 0 (p < 0.05).
**
significantly different from week 0 (p < 0.01).