Table 3.
Results of OGTT Test of Exudate of A. megalacantha in Normal Mice
| Treatment Group | Blood Glucose | Level mg/dl | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 min | 30 min | 60 min | 120 min | 180 min | |
| 2% DMSO | 125.83 ± 4.29 | 132.50 ± 2.46 | 128.67 ± 5.39 | 129.00 ± 3.64 | 112.17 ± 5.65 |
| 2% DMSO +2 g/kg Glu | 126.00 ± 6.92 | 240.00 ± 16.1 | 196.50 ± 9.36 | 163.17 ± 7.56 | 132.66 ± 3.46 |
| 100 mg/kg exudate +2 g/kg Glu | 117.33 ± 4.86 | 254.67 ± 21.43 | 163.00 ± 12.48 | 145.00 ± 7.76 | 130.83 ± 3.77 |
| 200 mg/kg exudate +2 g/kg Glu | 121.00 ± 4.39 | 238.00 ± 14.04 | 187.00 ± 9.39 | 138.17 ± 4.79* | 112.67 ± 3.63* |
| 400 mg/kg exudate +2 g/kg Glu | 117.33 ± 3.05 | 233.00 ± 14.34 | 164.33 ± 5.14 | 137.83 ± 3.61* | 109.67 ± 3.54** |
| 2 mg/kg GA+2 g/kg Glu | 109.17 ± 2.58 | 207.50 ± 11.56 | 146.83 ± 3.86** | 106.50 ± 2.98*** | 98.30 ± 2.16*** |
Notes: Data are expressed as mean ± standard error of mean (SEM); n=6; where *significant values at p<0.05 compared with group II; ** significant values at p<0.01 compared with group II; ***significant values at p<0.001 compared with group II.
Abbreviations: DMSO, dimethyl sulfoxide; GA, glibenclamide; Glu, glucose.