Table 1 Characteristics of LEW.1W and WOKW rats at an age of 5 months (mean ± SEM)
Traits | LEW.1W (n = 24) | p value | WOKW (n = 24) |
|---|---|---|---|
Body weight (g) | 503.3 ± 12.1 | < 0.001 | 673.4 ± 21 |
Fat mass (g) | 58.6 ± 18 | < 0.01 | 181.6 ± 27 |
% body fat | 11.5 ± 3.3 | < 0.001 | 31.1 ± 8.6 |
Blood glucose (mmol/l) | 5.8 ± 0.5 | NS | 6.5 ± 0.9 |
HbA1c (%) | 3.7 ± 0.3 | NS | 3.8 ± 0.2 |
Serum insulin concentration (ng/ml) | 1.3 ± 0.6 | <0.001 | 5.1 ± 0.6 |