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Table 2 Effect of hydroalcholic extract of N. sativa on blood glucose in STZ-induced diabetic rats
| Groups | Treatment groups* | Blood glucose | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Day 16 | Day 32 | ||
| 1 | Control | 131.4 ± 2.3 | 132.4 ± 3.2 | 123.6 ± 4.9 |
| 2 | STZ | 464.2 ± 43.5 a | 480.6 ± 35.3 a | 565.4 ± 30.9 a |
| 3 | STZ+ NS 5 mg/kg b.w | 428.8 ± 35.9 a | 361 ± 36 b | 323.2 ± 32.2 b |
| 4 | STZ+ NS 10 mg/kg b.w | 435.4 ± 50.7 a | 475.8 ± 36.2 c | 513.2 ± 42.7 c |
| 5 | STZ+ NS 20 mg/kg b.w | 446.2 ± 41.1 a | 482 ± 28.5 c | 517.6 ± 27.3 c |
