o assess in vivo insuin sensitivity of Wistar rats
we developed the euglycemic - hyperinsulinemic clamp(E C)technique and investigated the effect of age
weight
plasma insulin and plasma lipid level on insulin sensitivity with EC technique. The results showed that glucose infusion rate (GIR)
the expansion of extra - cellular fluid and other indices of the rats determined by EC technique were similar to those of the references. Moreover
in rata group Ⅱwho were older of heavier than rats group Ⅰ(P<0.01)
GIR
plasma high density lipoprotein subclass 2(HDL2 ) were lower than those in rats group Ⅰ(P< 0.01)
and plasma insulin. plasma triglycerides level were higher than those in rats group Ⅰ(P <0.05
0. 01
respectively). The study suggests that the E. technique which we developed is relatively reliable and accurate. Besides . insulin sensitivity in Wistar rats declines with age and weight.