Table 2.
Multiple logistic regression analysis to test the association between covariates and the probability of developing alteration of glucose metabolism (IGT or overt diabetes).
| Covariates | Beta | Standard error | Significance | ORs | 95% CI for ORs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | −0.018 | 0.039 | 0.641 | 0.982 | (0.909–1.061) |
| Male gender | 0.683 | 0.306 | 0.025 | 1.981 | (1.088–3.605) |
| Chelation duration (years) | 0.022 | 0.038 | 0.565 | 1.022 | (0.949–1.101) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 0.040 | 0.053 | 0.457 | 1.040 | (0.937–1.154) |
| GAD65Ab > 95th perc | 0.481 | 0.461 | 0.296 | 1.618 | (0.656–3.993) |
| TPOAb+ | 1.215 | 0.457 | 0.008 | 3.369 | (1.377–8.243) |
| Constant | −0.701 | 1.505 | 0.641 | — | — |