Table 7.
Multivariate-adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of pre-diabetes determined by diuretic use and other factors potentially associated with occurrence of Pre-diabetes
| Effect | OR 1 | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) |
1.04 |
1.02 – 1.06 |
| Gender (M vs. F) |
0.68 |
0.44 – 1.05 |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) |
1.03 |
0.97 – 1.09 |
| Waist Circumference (cm) |
1.02 |
1.00 – 1.05 |
| Dietary Pattern |
|
|
| Intermediate vs. Mediterranean |
1.17 |
0.74 – 1.85 |
| Unhealthy vs. Mediterranean |
1.32 |
0.73 – 2.37 |
| Physical activity level: |
|
|
| Light vs. none |
0.87 |
0.56 – 1.36 |
| Moderate/heavy vs. none |
0.80 |
0.42 – 1.52 |
| Use of Diuretics: yes vs. not |
1.86 |
0.88 – 3.93 |
| Use of Beta-blockers: yes vs. not | 0.80 | 0.40 – 1.61 |
1The following baseline covariates were tested: age, gender (male vs. female), body mass index, waist circumference, dietary pattern (unhealthy, intermediate, Mediterranean), physical activity level (none, light and moderate/heavy), use of diuretics (yes vs. not), use of beta-blockers (yes vs. not).