Table 6 :
Correlation between HOMA insulin sensitivity index (HOMA%S) with blood lipids, age and anthropometric parameters in non-obese, healthy Malay subjects
| Parameter (mmol/L) | n | Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cholestrol | 128 | 0.017* | 0.85 |
| LDL cholestrol | 128 | −0.157 | 0.08 |
| HDL cholestrol | 128 | 0.239 | 0.007 |
| VLDL cholestrol | 128 | −0.143 | 0.10 |
| Triglycerides | 128 | −0.150 | 0.09 |
| Age (years) | 128 | −0.059 | 0.511 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 128 | −0.246 | 0.005 |
| Waist (cm) | 128 | −0.177 | 0.046 |
*
Spearman’s correlation coefficient