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Table 1 Characteristics of the diabetic and normoglycemic cynomolgus monkeys used

From: Xylazine-induced reduction of tissue sensitivity to insulin leads to acute hyperglycemia in diabetic and normoglycemic monkeys

Monkey

n

Age (year)

Body weight (kg)

Fasting glucose (mg/dL)

Fasting insulin (μIU/ml)

Normal

5

6.8 ± 0.3

6.7 ± 0.7

47.9 ± 5.4

23.9 ± 3.9

Diabetic

5

18.3 ± 0.8***

6.0 ± 0.7

183.6 ± 29.8***

12.1 ± 0.7***

  1. Values are expressed as the mean ± SEM. Normal, normoglycemic monkeys; Diabetic, insulin-dependent diabetic monkeys; ***, p < 0.001; vs. normal.
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BMC Anesthesiology

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