INS and type 2 diabetes mellitus: In order to remedy the problem, it has been recommended that researchers should at least provide these data (insulin/C-Peptide level) which can be used to ascertain the type and/or stage of diabetes, whether early or late phase [19].To this effect, the present study investigated these biomarkers in rat model of diabetes in a bid to ascertain a suitable model and appropriate insulin status for T2D studies.