Table 2.

Multivariate analysis of factors associated with recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma

Factors	Odds ratio (95%CI)	P-value
First recurrence
Inadequate maintenance of blood glucose	1.97 (1.33-2.91)	0.0007
Multiple HCC nodules	2.03 (1.51-2.73)	< 0.0001
AFP ≥ 100 ng/mL	1.43 (1.04-1.97)	0.028
Second recurrence
Inadequate maintenance of blood glucose (mg/dL)	1.99 (1.23-3.22)	0.0049
Multiple HCC nodules	1.53 (1.06-2.22)	0.024

Inadequate maintenance of blood glucose was defined as an average of casual blood glucose of ≥ 200 mg/dL. HCC: Hepatocellular carcinoma; AFP: α-fetoprotein.