Effect of high protein carbohydrate free diet on the evolution of diabetes mellitus in rats.
Diabetes was induced in seventy seven Long Evans rats of both sexes by injecting streptozotocin (STZ). Some of these diabetic rats were provided with a high protein-carbohydrate (HP-CHO) free diet. The diabetic state of the rats on HP-CHO free diet was compared with that of the diabetic rats on normal diet and the control rats on normal diet. Diabetic state was assessed through the diet consumption, body weight changes, urinary glucose loss and blood glucose estimation. From the fifth day the rats on HP-CHO free diet showed significant reduction of blood glucose level and urinary glucose loss.
Mostafa
M G
MG
Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka.
Nasir
T A
TA
Islam
K M
KM
D000818:Animals; D003921:Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000378:metabolism*; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats
D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D005947:Glucose