Table 4.
Average blood glucose concentration (mmol/l) for all (24 h) and sections (daytime, morning, afternoon and evening, night-time) of each test day (mean ± SEM)
| Control muffins (mmol/l) | Flaxseed muffins once/day (mmol/l) | Flaxseed muffins 3 times/day (mmol/l) | P values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 h (6.00–6.00 h) | 5.2 ± 0.1 | 5.1 ± 0.1 | 5.2 ± 0.1 | 0.419 |
| Day time (6.00–22.00 h) | 5.2 ± 0.1 | 5.3 ± 0.1 | 5.4 ± 0.1 | 0.436 |
| Morning (6.00–12.00 h) | 4.9 ± 0.2 | 5.0 ± 0.2 | 5.3 ± 0.1 | 0.175 |
| Afternoon-evening (12.00–22.00 h) | 5.5 ± 0.1 | 5.4 ± 0.1 | 5.4 ± 0.1 | 0.745 |
| Night-time (22.00–6.00 h) | 5.2 ± 0.1 | 4.8 ± 0.3a | 5.0 ± 0.1 | 0.011 |
aSignificant difference (p < 0.05) compared to control muffins