Table 2.
Comparison of HOMA-IR, HOMA-β% and DI between white and Japanese men in the ERA JUMP studya
| White men (n=298) | Japanese men (n=294) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin resistance marker | |||
| HOMA-IR | 3.1 (2.9, 3.2) | 2.5 (2.4, 2.7) | <0.01 |
| Insulin secretion markers | |||
| HOMA-β% | 121.9 (114.9, 129.3) | 93.5 (88.0, 99.3) | <0.01 |
| DI | 40.0 (38.8, 41.1) | 37.0 (35.9, 38.1) | <0.01 |
Values are geometric means (95% CI)
a
Adjusted for visceral adipose tissue, BMI, current smokers, alcohol drinkers, physical activity, lipid medication, IFG, C-reactive protein and adiponectin