Table 3.
Stepwise multiple regressions of variables associated with the serum level of FGF-21.
| Independent variables | β | t | p-value | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 0.392 | 0.39 | 0.697 | (−1.594 to 2.379) |
| Fat mass (%) | 18.019 | 11.07 | <0.001 | (14.808–21.223) |
| Waist circumference | 4.608 | 5.68 | <0.001 | (3.008–6.206) |
| Uiuml | 2.472 | 3.52 | 0.001 | (1.086–3.859) |
| TG | 13.396 | 2.14 | 0.033 | (1.061–25.732) |
| HOM-air | −4.949 | −2.38 | 0.018 | (−9.044 to −0.853) |
| HbA1c | 10.36595 | 1.93 | 0.055 | (−0.205 to 20.936) |
| BMI | −3.151958 | −1.37 | 0.171 | (−7.677 to 1.373) |
| Adjusted R2 | 0.69 |
BMI = body mass index. CI = confidence intervals.