Table S5.
Evaluation of publication bias for studies included in the meta-analysis
| P value of the Begg's test | P value of the Fgger's test | |
| Primary outcomes | ||
| FPG (mmol/l) | 1.000 | 0.079 |
| FINS (µU/ml) | 0.764 | 0.638 |
| HOMA-IR | 0.260 | 0.176 |
| Secondary outcomes | ||
| SBP (mm Hg) | 0.462 | 0.056 |
| DBP (mm Hg) | 1.000 | 0.523 |
| TG (mg/dl) | 0.734 | 0.448 |
| TC (mg/dl) | 0.308 | 0.343 |
Abbreviations: FPG, fasting plasma glucose; FINS, fasting insulin; HOMA-IR, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; TG, triglyceride; TC, total cholesterol.