Table 3.
Multivariate linear regression analysis for the relationship with ln (CACS + 1) according to the HbA1c level
| HbA1c < 7% | β-coefficient | 95% CI | P -value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAFLD | −0.627 | −1.654-0.399 | 0.229 |
| Age | 0.091 | 0.029-0.153 | 0.004 |
| Male sex | 1.252 | −0.126-2.629 | 0.075 |
| Hypertension | 0.521 | −0.397-1.439 | 0.263 |
| Body mass index | 0.059 | −0.283-0.401 | 0.734 |
| Waist circumference | 0.015 | −0.108-0.139 | 0.804 |
| HDL cholesterol | −0.014 | −0.063-0.035 | 0.577 |
| Triglyceride | 0.006 | 0.000-0.013 | 0.059 |
| HbA1c ≥ 7% | |||
| NAFLD | 1.503 | 0.373-2.634 | 0.010 |
| Age | 0.123 | 0.061-0.185 | <0.001 |
| Male sex | 1.415 | −0.203-3.034 | 0.086 |
| Hypertension | 0.364 | −0.690-1.418 | 0.494 |
| Body mass index | −0.002 | −0.415-0.411 | 0.991 |
| Waist circumference | 0.018 | −0.124-0.161 | 0.800 |
| HDL cholesterol | −0.023 | −0.084-0.038 | 0.458 |
| Triglyceride | −0.002 | −0.012-0.008 | 0.683 |
Abbreviations: NAFLD Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, CI confidence interval.