Table 4.
Predictors of change in insulin sensitivity by multiple regression analysis.
| Variables in the Model | β-Coefficients | 95% CI | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in HOMA-IR (R2 = 0.804, p < 0.0001) |
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| HOMA-IR at baseline | 0.386 | (0.093, 0.772) | 0.014 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 0.404 | (0.015, 0.078) | 0.005 |
| LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL) | 0.514 | (0.007, 0.031) | 0.004 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 0.682 | (0.020, 0.008) | 0.0001 |
| ALT (U/L) | 0.285 | (0.002, 0.044) | 0.033 |
| VAT (cm3) | 0.351 | (0.128, 0.344) | 0.001 |
| Fasting Insulin (uIU/mL) | 0.511 | (0.090, 0.208) | 0.0001 |
BMI, body mass index; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; VAT, visceral adipose tissue; HOMA-IR, homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance; CI, confidence interval; level of significance at p < 0.05.