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Table 2 The relationship between a family history of diabetes mellitus (FHDM) and salivary amylase activities

From: Anomalous association of salivary amylase secretion with the postprandial glycaemic response to starch

Group

With FHDM

Without FHDM

p-value

(n = 25)

(n = 29)

Unstimulated samples

17.0 (36) U/mL

21.1 (16) U/mL

0.684

Stimulated samples

23.7 (31) U/mL

31.1 (25) U/mL

0.344

  1. Values are analysed using a Mann Whitney U test and are presented as median (interquartile range)
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BMC Nutrition

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