Table 2.
Serum insulin level and HOMA-IR in diabetic rats after treatment by A. esculentus powder and metformin. Values are mean ± SD, n = 5 animals per group. Different letters in each column denote significant differences (P < 0.05).
| Group | Insulin (pg/mL) | HOMA-IR (mmol/L * μIU/L) |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Diet Control | 87.08 ± 9.2 a | 10.56 ± 3.32 a |
| HFD* | 47.9 ± 3.2 b | 21.77 ± 1.45 b |
| HFD + A. esculentus | 62.06 ± 3.96 c | 17.8 ± 4.47 c |
| HFD + Metformin | 51.05 ± 6.09 b | 15.86 ± 4.82c |
| Normal Diet + A. esculentus | 65.83 ± 9.48 c | 8.62 ± 0.54 d |
*
HFD: High Fat Diet + STZ treatment.