Metabolic parameters for age-matched male GK and non-diabetic wistar rats measured at the end of one month treatment.

All parameters were measured in serum under fed condition. FFAs: free fatty acids, TGs: triglycerides, TC: total cholesterol, HDLs: high density lipoproteins, LDLs: low density lipoproteins, VLDLs: very low density lipoprotein, IL-6: interleukin-6. IL-1Ra: interleukin-1 receptor antagonist.*, pp#, ppt-test. values are given as mean ± SD for the group of 5 animals each.