Table 1. Decreased rewarming rate of the plantar skin after cold exposure.
Average increase in temperature per 120 seconds ± SEM (°C) | |||
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Time (weeks) | Control | Diabetes | T-test |
4 | 4,3 ± 0,04 | 2,0 ± 0,6 | p < 0,01 |
6 | 5,5 ± 0,5 | 1,9 ± 0,3 | p < 0,001 |
8 | 4,9 ± 0,1 | 1,6± 0,3 | p < 0,001 |
Progressive decrease in the average skin temperature (degree Celsius) per 120 seconds is shown in diabetic animals when compared to control. Data is presented as mean ± SEM (Unpaired T-test).