TABLE 1

Change in body weight and blood glucose levels

AnimalChange in body weight (g)Blood glucose mg/dl
Control (n = 9)119 ± 1197 ± 3
Diabetic (n = 8)4 ± 8*424 ± 26*
Diabetic + HES-DFO (n = 8)17 ± 11*450 ± 22*
Diabetic + α-lipoic acid (n = 11)1 ± 11*373 ± 15*

  • Data are means ± SE.

  • *

    * P < 0.05 vs. control.