Table 4 Plasma insulin levels. **P<0.01 compared to control. ##P<0.05 as compared to GD1 post-treatment. &&P<0.01 as compared to GD2. $$P<0.01 F test.

From: Yangxin Tongmai Formula ameliorates impaired glucose tolerance in children with Graves' disease through upregulation of the insulin receptor levels

Group

Control (n=20)

GD1 group (n=20)

GD2 group (n=20)

GD1(post-treatment) (n=20)

F value

Fast

18.03±2.69

22.07±3.43**

20.46±2.58**

20.31±2.38**

7.02$$

postprandial 60 min

44.58±3.89

73.92±4.65**,##,&&

52.17±4.64**

52.04±4.86**

156.98$$

  1. GD1 group had impaired glucose tolerance. GD2 group had normal glucose tolerance.