Table 3.
Significant Predictors of IR and IS in Nigerian T2DM Subjects on Stepwise Multiple Linear Regression
| Outcome | Significant covariate | β | SE (β) | P | Model r2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | Age at diagnosis T2DM | –0.0161 | 0.004 | <0.001 | |
| WC | 0.0121 | 0.003 | 0.002 | 14.1% | |
| Duration T2DM | 0.0138 | 0.007 | 0.042 | ||
| IS | Duration T2DM | –0.0159 | 0.007 | 0.025 | |
| WC | 0.0155 | 0.004 | <0.001 | 11.8% |
Abbreviations: IR, Box–Cox-transformed HOMA insulin resistance index; HOMA, homeostasis model of assessment; IS, log HOMA insulin sensitivity index; T2DM, type 2 diabetes mellitus; WC, waist circumference.