Table 2.
Odds ratio of alcohol consumption in subjects with normal weight (BMI <23 kg/m2) for the risk of pre- or type 2 diabetes mellitus
| Variable | Flushers | Non-flushers |
|---|---|---|
| Non-drinkers (n=47) | 1 | 1 |
| ≤4 (n=122) | ||
| Model 1 | 0.80 (0.33–1.91) | 0.99 (0.42–2.31) |
| Model 2 | 0.94 (0.36–2.43) | 1.41 (0.57–3.51) |
| Model 3 | 0.92 (0.34–2.48) | 1.30 (0.51–3.33) |
| 4<, ≤8 (n=33) | ||
| Model 1 | 0.98 (0.23–4.28) | 1.22 (0.41–3.67) |
| Model 2 | 0.88 (0.19–4.11) | 1.91 (0.58–6.30) |
| Model 3 | 0.87 (0.17–4.34) | 1.91 (0.55–6.68) |
| >8 (n=80) | ||
| Model 1 | 2.09 (0.78–5.64) | 1.13 (0.48–2.69) |
| Model 2 | 2.85 (0.97–8.38) | 1.56 (0.62–3.93) |
| Model 3 | 3.43 (1.06–11.07) | 1.55 (0.56–4.31) |
Values are presented as odds ratio (95% confidence interval). Model 1: crude; model 2: adjusted for age and BMI; and model 3: adjusted for age, BMI, total cholesterol level, current smoking, and exercise and eating habits.
BMI, body mass index.