Table 5.
Results of meta-regression analyses of interventions to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes
| Intervention and covariate | Coefficient* (95% CI) | Percentage change in hazard ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle | |||
| Mean BMI | −0.04 (−0.08 to −0.01) | −7.3 (−13.6 to −0.9) | 0.029 |
| Mean age (years) | −0.03 (−0.07 to 0.01) | −3.8 (−8.6 to 1.0) | 0.106 |
| Follow-up (years) | 0.15 (−0.04 to 0.35) | 9.5 (−3.3 to 30.0) | 0.108 |
| Oral diabetes drugs | |||
| Mean BMI | 0.02 (−0.03 to 0.07) | 1.9 (−4.1 to 7.8) | 0.482 |
| Mean age (years) | 0.03 (−0.02 to 0.08) | 1.5 (−1.4 to 4.4) | 0.257 |
| Follow-up (years) | 0.08 (−0.17 to 0.33) | 13.1 (−30.0 to 56.3) | 0.495 |
*Represents change in hazard ratio for 1 unit increase in covariate.