Table 5.
Multivariate Analysis Identifying Factors Associated with Glycemic Events
| Variable | Regression Coefficient | Standard Error | Odds Ratio (95% CI) |
| Treatment versus control | −0.0802 | 0.4260 | 0.923 (0.400–2.127) |
| Use of intermediate acting insulin as part of routine diabetes medications | 1.0150 | 0.4400 | 2.759 (1.165–6.536) |
| Admission blood glucose* | |||
| ≤ 180 mg/dL vs >180 −250 mg/dL | 0.5107 | 0.5251 | 1.666 (0.595–4.664) |
| ≤ 180 vs. > 250 mg/dL | 1.8457 | 0.5091 | 6.332 (2.335–17.174) |
| Diagnosis on admission | |||
| Cardiovascular disease | −1.0390 | 0.6042 | 0.354 (0.108–1.156) |
| Infectious disease | 0.4613 | 0.4537 | 1.586 (0.652–3.859) |
| Corticosteroid use versus non-use during hospitalization | 2.2057 | 0.5556 | 9.076 (3.055–26.969) |
| Length of stay | 0.0848 | 0.0502 | 1.088 (0.968–1.201) |
*Conversion factor to SI = 0.05551