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Table 4 Effects of EA on the homeostasis model assessment index in Wistar rats 60 minutes after treatment with a single large dose of prednisolone

From: Acute effect of electroacupuncture at the Zusanli acupoints on decreasing insulin resistance as shown by lowering plasma free fatty acid levels in steroid-background male rats

Group (n = 6)

Glucose (mmol/l)

Insulin (pmol/l)

FFA

(0–60 min) %

HOMA index

Normal Saline

6.5 ± 0.7, A1

0.27 ± 0.2, B2

17 ± 31, B3

1.8 ± 1.6, B4

EA (SBRs)

4.6 ± 0.6, B1

0.65 ± 0.2, A2

16 ± 20, B3

3.3 ± 1.1, B4

Non-EA (SBRs)

6.3 ± 0.3, A1

0.66 ± 0.2, A2

72 ± 31, A3

5.1 ± 1.0, A4

  1. Values are given as mean ± SEM after treatment; n = number of animals, FFA = free fatty acids, HOMA = homeostasis model assessment, EA = electroacupuncture, SBRs = steroid background rats. Percentage (%) change from 0 to 60 min is shown in the column labeled FFA (0–60 min) %. The data for these four variables were compared using one way ANOVA. AX > BX, the least significant difference post hoc was taken; p < 0.05, the variable of "X = 1 to 4" represents the different indexes.