Table 2 HOMA-IR, HOMA-S and HOMA-β indices, ACTH and corticosterone plasma concentrations in non-pre-diabetic (NPD) and pre-diabetic (PD) rats (n = 6, per group)
| Groups (n = 6) | Plasma glucose (mmol/L) | Plasma insulin (pmol/L) | HOMA-IR values | HOMA-S values (%) | HOMA-β values (%) | Plasma ACTH (pg/ml) | Plasma corticosterone (ng/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPD | 4.60 ± 0.45 | 30.42 ± 3.26 | 0.56 | 178.5 | 77,1 | 731.00 ± 23.22 | 526.20 ± 3.89 |
| PD | 6.08 ± 0.05* | 322.80 ± 17.56 | 5.92 *** | 16.9 | 226,6 | 747.30 ± 9.60 | 574.40 ± 15.77 * |