Table 3.
Predictors of relapse of type 2 diabetes following complete remission (Cox proportional hazards modeling of time from initial complete remission until relapse) a,b
| Unadjusted Hazard Ratio Estimates | Adjusted Hazard Ratio Estimates | |
|---|---|---|
| N | 2,254 | 2,254 |
| Age at surgery, 5 year increase | 1.13 (1.08, 1.19) | 1.09 (1.04, 1.15) |
| Female | 0.99 (0.8, 1.23) | 1.14 (0.91, 1.42) |
| HbA1c Category at surgery | ||
| Below 6.5% | 1 (referent) | 1 (referent) |
| [6.5%, 8%) | 1.19 (0.94, 1.52) | 1.34 (1.04, 1.71) |
| [8%, 9%) | 1.47 (1.07, 2.03) | 1.43 (1.03, 1.97) |
| [9%, 10%) | 2.05 (1.41, 2.97) | 1.95 (1.34, 2.84) |
| 10% and higher | 2.19 (1.52, 3.15) | 2.07 (1.42, 3.02) |
| On oral medication at surgery | 1.39 (1.13, 1.72) | 1.37 (1.10, 1.70) |
| On insulin at surgery | 2.54 (2.00, 3.21) | 1.91 (1.48, 2.45) |
| Years since DM diagnosis, 1 year increase | 1.18 (1.14, 1.22) | 1.13 (1.09, 1.17) |
a
Unadjusted and adjusted models each stratified the baseline hazard function on year of surgery and study site. The adjusted model additionally includes all covariates shown
b
HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c; diabetes type 2 diabetes mellitus