Sathya K, Balamurugan A N, Savithiri S, Gunasekaran S
Department of Physiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 1997 Apr;41(2):176-8.
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.