Table 3. Odds Ratios and Scores Associated With the Variables Selected for Predicting Elevated Blood Glucose Levelsa for TAG-IT-A.
| Characteristic | OR (95% CI) | TAG-IT-A Score |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | ||
| 12-14 | 1.37 (1.07-1.75) | 1 |
| 15-18 | 1 [Reference] | 0 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 2.87 (2.30-3.58) | 3 |
| Female | 1 [Reference] | 0 |
| BMI, percentile for sex and ageb | ||
| ≤84th (normal) | 1 [Reference] | 0 |
| 85th-94th (overweight) | 1.07 (0.69-1.65) | 0 |
| ≥95th (obese) | 1.66 (1.08-2.55) | 2 |
| Resting heart rate, beats per minute | ||
| <60 | 1 [Reference] | 0 |
| 60-69 | 1.75 (0.97-3.32) | 2 |
| 70-79 | 2.56 (1.44-4.56) | 3 |
| 80-89 | 2.83 (1.62-4.95) | 3 |
| ≥90 | 3.04 (1.63-5.66) | 3 |
Abbreviations: TAG-IT-A, Tool for Assessing Glucose ImpairmenT among Adolescents; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; BMI, body mass index.
a Elevated glucose level was defined as ≥100 mg/dL.
b Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth charts (9).