Table 2 Effect of hydroalcholic extract of N. sativa on blood glucose in STZ-induced diabetic rats

Control

131.4 ± 2.3

132.4 ± 3.2

123.6 ± 4.9

STZ

464.2 ± 43.5 ^a

480.6 ± 35.3 ^a

565.4 ± 30.9 ^a

STZ+ NS 5 mg/kg b.w

428.8 ± 35.9 ^a

361 ± 36 ^b

323.2 ± 32.2 ^b

STZ+ NS 10 mg/kg b.w

435.4 ± 50.7 ^a

475.8 ± 36.2 ^c

513.2 ± 42.7 ^c

STZ+ NS 20 mg/kg b.w

446.2 ± 41.1 ^a

482 ± 28.5 ^c

517.6 ± 27.3 ^c