Groups 28 days 60 days SC 1.86 ± 0.48 7.38± 3.35 TC -------------- 6.18 ± 2.76 SA 1.50 ± 0.59 7.95 ± 3.11 TA --------------- 4.71± 0.99 Results expressed as mean ± stantard; n=10 animals per group. SC=sedentary control; TC= Trained control; TA =Trained alloxan; SA= Sedentary alloxan. (student t-test, at 28 days; two-way ANOVA, at 60 days, P<0.05).

Table 3: HOMA index (homeostasis model assessment) of the animals at weaning (28 days) and in final experiment (60 days).