A reliable method for performing sensitive intravenous glucose tolerance tests in monkeys has been standardized. This helps in assessment of beta cell function. A normal curve for glucose disposal is constructed. A high variability in insulin levels is also documented.

Gunasekaran S

Department of Integrative Biology

School of Bio Sciences and Technology

Vellore Campus

K. Sathya

A.N. Balamurugan

S. Savithiri

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Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology

Intravenous glucose tolerance test in Macaca radiata radiata

Journal	Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
ISSN	00195499