TABLE 1

Changes in different glucoregulatory hormone levels after induction of anesthesia followed by i.v. infusion of saline or glucose for 30 and 150 min

Results are mean ± S.E.M. (n = 4). p values vs. saline.

Parameters Hormone Levels at Different Conditions
30 min p 150 min p
Insulin (ng/ml)
    Saline 0.18 ± 0.03 0.28 ± 0.06
    Glucose 0.20 ± 0.00 N.S. 0.25 ± 0.03 N.S.
GH (ng/dl)
    Saline 30.85 ± 5.30 14.05 ± 4.65
    Glucose 47.18 ± 14.06 N.S. 20.85 ± 3.83 N.S.
Glucagon (pg/ml)
    Saline 60.00 ± 4.55 96.50 ± 17.07
    Glucose 43.50 ± 3.66 <0.05 56.00 ± 1.68 <0.01
Corticosterone (ng/ml)
    Saline 57.00 ± 5.55 208.00 ± 42.29
    Glucose 75.50 ± 22.21 N.S. 286.50 ± 40.30 N.S.