Table 1. Fasting levels of glucose, insulin, glucagon and GLP-1.
Litter 1 | |||
All pigs (n = 8) | Females (n = 4) | Males (n = 4) | |
Weight (kg) | 18.5 (17.2–20.1) | 18.9 (18–20.1) | 18.2 (17.2–19.3) |
Fasting glucose (mmol/L) | 5.8 (5.3–6.7) | 5.8 (5.3–6.7) | 5.9 (5.4–6.3) |
Fasting insulin (pmol/L) | 5.7 (2.6–12.0) | 5.9 (2.6–9.7) | 5.5 (3.0–12.0) |
Litter 2 | |||
All pigs (n = 10) | Females (n = 5) | Males (n = 5) | |
Weight (kg) | 39.3 (35–43) | 40.5 (36.5–43) | 38.1 (35–40.5) |
Fasting glucose (mmol/L) | 5.7 (5.2–6.3) | 5.5 (5.2–6.2) | 6.0 (5.4–6.3) |
Fasting insulin (pmol/L) | 5.1 (0.5–11.8) | 5.5 (1.7–11.8) | 4.7 (0.5–11.3) |
Fasting glucagon (mmol/L) | 7.7 (5.7–10.9) | 7.6 (5.7–10.9) | 7.7 (5.8–9.0) |
Fasting active GLP-1 (mmol/L) | 8.8 (3.5–15.9) | 7.9 (3.5–15.9) | 9.7 (6–12.8) |
Weight and fasting concentrations of blood glucose and plasma insulin, glucagon and active GLP-1 before IVGTT in litter 1 (Yorkshire x Swedish Landrace, 2 months old) and litter 2 (Yorkshire x Swedish Landrace x Hampshire, 3 months old). Values are mean (range).