Table 3.
Multivariate analysis of factors independently associated with MMSE decline value in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
| Characteristics | Beta 95%CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | ||
| 55–64 | 1 | |
| 65–74 | −0.05 (−0.54–0.44) | 0.841 |
| ≥ 75 | 0.99 (0.45–1.52) | < 0.001 |
| Elementary school and below | 1.18 (0.78–1.58) | < 0.001 |
| Participation in healthcare seminar/consulting at least once a month, no | 0.42 (0.07–0.77) | 0.018 |
| Physical activity for more than 30 min/day | −0.44 (−0.83--0.05) | 0.029 |
| CED History, yes | 0.48 (0.09–0.87) | 0.015 |
| MMSE score (baseline) | 0.57 (0.49–0.65) | < 0.001 |
| HbA1c | ||
| 7% ≤ HbA1c < 8% | 1 | |
| HbA1c < 7% | 0.05 (−0.37–0.47) | 0.807 |
| HbA1c ≥8% | 0.58 (0.06–1.11) | 0.029 |
Abbreviations: CED cerebrovascular disease, MMSE mini-mental state examination, HbA1c glycated hemoglobin