Table 2.
The effect of metformin on the basal glucose level in rats of series 2
| Group | Basal glucose level (mmol/L; M ± m) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Day 7 | Day 14 | Day 21 | Day 28 | ||
| 1 | Passive control | 5.4±0.3 | 5.6±0.2 | 5.8±0.4 | 5.8±0.2 | 5.9±0.3 |
| 2 | Active control | 17.6±0.9** | 20.5±1.8** | 22.2±1.2** | 25.6±2.0** | 29.3±1.7** |
| 3 | Metformin, 300 mg/kg | 18.1±0.7 | 21.3±2.8 | 15.6±2.2* | 8.8±1.0* | 11.0±1.6* |
*– Statistical significance of differences between the experimental group and active control, p < 0.05.
**– Statistical significance of differences between passive control and active control, p < 0.05.