Figure 5.

Changes in the odds ratio of diabetes mellitus according to elevation in serum uric acid levels in females with moderate to severe sleep-disordered breathing. The odds ratio for diabetes mellitus is shown, compared to groups with sUA < 4 mg/dL. Analysis was conducted in females with moderate to severe sleep-disordered breathing. Moderate to severe SDB was defined as 15 ≤ oxygen desaturation index 3%. The odds ratio is adjusted for age (≧60 years old), obesity, lifestyle factors (smoking, alcohol consumption), and menopausal status. Squares indicate the odds ratio and bars indicate the 95% confidence interval. sUA, serum uric acid; CI, confidence interval.