Table 4.
Logistic Regression Model--Mortality
| OR (95% CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Containing GLI | ||
| Respiratory Failure | 13.7 (5.82-31.3) | <0.0001 |
| Hypoglycemia | 2.21 (1.07-4.65) | 0.03 |
| GLI* | 1.32 (1.05-1.65) | 0.02 |
| Model with Hypoglycemia Severity | ||
| Respiratory Failure | 14.40 (6.22-33.3) | <0.0001 |
| GLI* | 1.36 (1.08-1.70) | 0.008 |
| BG 60-70 mg/dl | 3.19 (1.25-8.11) | 0.015 |
| BG 40-69 mg/dl | 1.42 (0.55-3.67) | 0.48 |
| BG <40 mg/dl | 1.67 (0.43-6.45) | 0.46 |
| Model Adding Diabetes | ||
| Respiratory Failure | 10.5 (4.48-24.7) | <0.0001 |
| Hypoglycemia | 2.48 (1.18-5.20) | 0.016 |
| GLI* | 1.37 (1.09-1.71) | 0.006 |
| Diabetes | 0.16 (0.047-0.55) | 0.004 |
| Model Containing SD | ||
| Respiratory Failure | 13.7 (5.93-31.7) | <0.0001 |
| Hypoglycemia | 2.95 (1.35-6.45) | 0.007 |
| SD* | 0.67 (0.36-1.22) | 0.19 |
| Model Containing CV | ||
| Respiratory Failure | 14.4 (6.25-33.1) | <0.0001 |
| Hypoglycemia | 2.83 (1.23-6.52) | 0.015 |
| CV* | 0.75 (0.55-2.94) | 0.49 |
*
Log-transformed values; TWMG=time weighted mean glucose, AA=African American, GLI=time-adjusted glycemic lability index. Variables that were not significant included age, gender, race, year of admission, and diagnosis codes for renal disease, atrial arrhythmia, hypertension, valvular disorder.