Table 2.

Probability of increased HbA1c levels (change >0) for presence or absence of each comorbidity and comedication

Variable		Change in HbA1c, %a
		≤0	>0
Respiratory disorders	Absent	60	40
	Present	56	44
Anaemia	Absent	60	40
	Present	62	38
Depression	Absent	60	40
	Present	57	43
Joints disorders	Absent	68	33
	Present	58	42
Malignancy	Absent	60	40
	Present	57	44
Corticosteroids	Absent	62	38
	Present	56	45
Antidepressants	Absent	60	40
	Present	58	44
NSAIDs	Absent	66	34
	Present	58	42
At least any of these present		60	40

^aPercentage of the subjects with better (change in HbA1c≤ 0) or worse (change in HbA1c>0) outcome levels at the end of the study period. Some figures total more than 100% due to rounding. HbA1c = glycosylated haemoglobin. NSAID = non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.