Demographic data
| Before alloxan | After alloxan | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (months) | 20.8 ± 4.2 | |
| Sex (M/F) | 5/2 | |
| Weight (kg) | 25.2 ± 1.9 | 24.5 ± 1.8 |
| Glucose (mmol/l) | 4.4 ± 0.1 | 7.4 ± 1.1* |
| Insulin (pmol/l) | 86.0 ± 17.3 | 55 ± 7.5* |
| Glucagon (pg/ml) | 110 ± 16 | 105 ± 4.1 |
Data are means ± SD or n. The age, sex, weight, and fasting plasma glucose, insulin, and glucagon concentrations in pigs included in protocol 2 (n = 7) before and after alloxan administration (
* P < 0.05). Five of these pigs were used in protocol 3.