Table 1.
Mean ± SD body weight and blood glucose levels in control and diabetic rats (n=8 per group)
| Body weight (g) | P value | Blood glucose (mg/dL) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C7 | 240 ± 10 | - | 110 ± 15 | - |
| C21 | 235 ± 15 | - | 115 ± 18 | - |
| C+Se7 | 239 ± 9c | NS | 105 ± 10c | NS |
| C+Se21 | 241 ± 11d | NS | 109 ± 15d | NS |
| DM7 | 200 ± 11a | 0.01 | 325 ± 25a | 0.01 |
| DM21 | 189 ± 13b | 0.03 | 355 ± 20b | 0.01 |
| DM+Se7 | 208 ± 10e | NS | 215 ± 20e | 0.03 |
| DM+Se21 | 202 ± 12f | NS | 220 ± 15f | 0.03 |
NS; Not significant, Student’s t test, DM; Diabetes mellitus, C; Control, Se; Sodium selenite, a; DM7 compared to C7, b; DM21 compared to C21, c; C+Se7 compared to C7, d; C+Se21 compared to C21, e; DM+Se7 compared to DM7, and f; DM+Se21 compared to DM21.