Table 2.
Estimates of direct effect and effect mediated through BMI of the association between sweetened beverage intake and LADA and T2D
| > 2 serv/d vs. less | LADA | Type 2 diabetes |
|---|---|---|
| OR (95% CI)a | OR (95% CI)a | |
| Total effect | 2.21 (1.22–3.99) | 3.37 (1.78–6.35) |
| Natural direct effect | 2.01 (1.07–3.76) | 2.05 (1.22–3.43) |
| Natural indirect effect | 1.10 (0.90–1.34) | 1.64 (1.10–2.45) |
| Proportion mediated through BMI | 17% | 56% |
aModel adjusted for age, sex, education, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol intake