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  1. \n\t\tMouse restraining device (optional)
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  2. \n\t\tGlucose meter
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  3. \n\t\tScalpel blade
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  4. \n\t\tBalance
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  5. \n\t\tTimer
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  6. \n\t\tClean cages
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  1. \n\t\tFast mice overnight for approximately 16 hours by transferring mice to clean cages with no food or faeces in hopper or bottom of cage. Ensure that they have access to drinking water at all times.
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  2. \n\t\tPrepare an experiment record sheet, syringe and sticks for glucose measurement and glucose solution.
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  3. \n\t\tWeight the mouse.
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  4. \n\t\tCalculate and record the volume of 20% glucose solution required (2g of glucose/kg body mass) for IP injection as follows: volume of IP glucose injection (μl) = 10 x body weight (g).
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  5. \n\t\tOptional application of topical anesthetic cream:
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  1. \n\t\tApply a small amount of topical anesthetic cream to the tail of the mouse, spreading over the tail evenly
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  2. \n\t\tGently massage it in for ~10 seconds to enhance the effect of the anesthetic cream ensuring that the proposed incision site is fully covered
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  3. \n\t\tAllow an appropriate length of time for the loca anaesthetic to take effect.
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  1. \n\t\tOptional: Restrain the mouse in the restraining device with the tail exposed.
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  2. \n\t\tScore the tip of the tail using a fresh or sterilized scalpel blade
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  3. \n\t\tDiscard first small drop of blood. A small drop of blood (<5μl) is placed on the test strip of the blood glucose meter. This is the baseline glucose level (t = 0) and is recorded in the experiment record sheet.
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  4. \n\t\tRemove the mouse from the restraining device.
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  5. \n\t\tInject the mouse intraperitoneally with the appropriate amount of glucose solution, as previously determined (point 3) and note the time-point of injection.
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  6. \n\t\tThe blood glucose levels are measured at 15, 30, 60 and 120 minutes (t = 15, t = 30, t = 60 and t = 120) after glucose injection, by placing a small drop of blood on a new test strip and recording the measurements. Start the bleeding again by removing the clot from the first incision, massage the tail if blood flow is inadequate. Results are recorded in the record sheet.
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  7. \n\t\tEnsure that further blood loss from the incision is minimal by briefly applying pressure to the incision after each measurement. At the end of the experiment add food to the cage and make sure that a plentiful supply of water is available to the animals.
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  8. \n\t\tAt the end of the experimental session, place the mouse in a clean cage with water and food available ad libitum.
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  9. \n\t\tMonitor the animals carefully to observe any abnormal behavior(s).
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\n\tThe glucose tolerance test measures the clearance of an intraperitoneally injected glucose load from the body. It is used to detect disturbances in glucose metabolism that can be linked to human conditions such as diabetes or metabolic syndrome. Animals are fasted for approximately 16 hours, fasted blood glucose levels are determined before a solution of glucose is administered by intra-peritoneal (IP) injection. Subsequently, the blood glucose level is measured at different time points during the following 2 hours.

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\n\tOntological description: MP:0005559 - increased circulating glucose level, MP:0005560 - decreased circulating glucose level, MP:0005293 - impaired glucose tolerance, MP:0005292 - improved glucose tolerance, MP:0005291           abnormal glucose tolerance, MP:0000188 - abnormal circulating glucose level.

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\n\tAge of animal: Males at 33,57 and 72 weeks.

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\n\tSexual dimorphism: yes.

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\n\tData QC

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\n\tPerform a QC check of the glucose meter routinely as outlined in the manual.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tEquipment ID

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\n\t\t\t\t\tID of the machine used when more than 1 is used  having same model and manufacturer. E.g. machine 1, machine 2, machine Minnie, machine Mickey Mouse, etc.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tEquipment manufacturer

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\n\t\t\t\t\tManufacturer of the equipment. E.g. Roche Diagnostics Ltd.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tEquipment model

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\n\t\t\t\t\tModel of the equipment. E.g. Accu-Chek Aviva.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tMouse restrained

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\n\t\t\t\t\tIf the mouse is restrained in order to score its tail for blood analysis. E.g. Yes/No.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tType of strip

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\n\t\t\t\t\tThe strip used to analyse the blood can be for whole blood or for plasma. E.g. Plasma/Whole blood/Plasma, no maltose interference.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tExperimenter ID

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\n\t\t\t\t\tAn ID of any format to be used coherently both inside the same procedure and for all procedures. E.g. Harw_001, or 1/2/3.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tDate equipment last calibrated

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\n\t\t\t\t\tMost recent date in which the equipment (or any part of) used in the procedure was subject to a calibration event.

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