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Table 1 Effect of the nutritional supplementation on the severity of hyperglycemia

From: Beneficial effects of the nutritional supplements on the development of diabetic retinopathy

 

Body weight (g)

GHb (%)

Urine volume (ml/24 hours)

Normal

618 ± 71

5.7 ± 0.6

9 ± 8

Diabetes

369 ± 65

11.1 ± 2.1*

106 ± 20*

Diab + Nutr

354 ± 63

9.8 ± 2.4*

92 ± 42*

  1. Body weights were measured 2 times/week, GHb every 3 months, and 24 hours urine volumes every 15 days. The values are mean ± SD of 8–10 rats each in normal, diabetes and diabetes + Nutr groups. *p < 0.02 compared to normal.
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Nutrition & Metabolism

ISSN: 1743-7075

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