Table 3.
Combined effects of metal mixture on diabetes-related measures (N = 414)
| % Change (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| HOMA-B | −7.9 (−14.39, −0.92) | 0.033 |
| HOMA-S | 12.08 (0.93, 24.46) | 0.028 |
| HOMA-IR | −10.78 (−19.66, −0.92) | 0.034 |
| Plasma insulin | −11.1 (−20.18, −0.98) | 0.034 |
| Fasting plasma glucose | 0.09 (−1.54, 1.75) | 0.915 |
a
All models were adjusted for sex, age, smoking status, pack-year smoking, BMI, alcohol consumption, years of education, and employment status
b
Correspond to a simultaneous increase in all metals by one quartile