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Legend: The results represent the medium ± standard deviation of 8-10 determinations per treatment, estimated of serum levels of fasting glycemia. ANOVA was determined and the letters indicate that there was no significant difference of Tukey-Kramer test, adopting p<0,05.
The determination of fasting blood glucose normally is used to assess short-term glycemic control , since it reflects momentary glycemic levels. On the other hand, fructosamines have a fundamental role in monitoring glycemic control and can be considered as parameters for the evaluation of glycemic control at medium term (Porto, De Oliveira & Seara, 2009).
The treatment of diabetic animals with artichoke extract was able to decrease significantly levels of seric fructosamines (Graph 4);
Graph 4. Effect of artichoke extract on fructosamine in diabetic rats