Increase of insulin sensitivity by stevioside was further identified using the plasma glucose lowering action of exogenous insulin in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats (STZ-diabetic rats).

• 于是，更进一步以甜菊糖苷测试对胰岛素在第一型(STZ诱发)糖尿病大白鼠所产生降血糖作用的影响。