Table 1. General characteristics of diabetic and age-matched control rats.
| Time Point | Group | n | Initial Weight (g) | Final Weight (g) | Blood Glucose (mg/dL) | Penis Length (mm) | Penis Weight (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 weeks | Control | 4 | 293.25±2.34 | 371.25±5.79 | 132.25±2.25 | 21.25±0.20 | 263.50±2.32 |
| Diabetic | 6 | 298.67±2.53 | 251.83±9.92* | 591.50±2.16* | 19.00±0.26 | 226.17±4.02* | |
| 9 weeks | Control | 5 | 293.50±6.13 | 454.75±14.31 | 138.50±6.80 | 22.60±0.22 | 292.40±11.60 |
| Diabetic | 6 | 299.17±3.82 | 220.83±14.12* | 576.50±8.54* | 21.00±0.26 | 212.33±6.85* |
Values are expressed as mean plus or minus SEM of 4 to 6 individual rats. *significantly different from corresponding value in control group (p<0.01).