Multivariate Analysis of Factors Associated with Fasting Hypoglycemia (<70 mg/dL)
| Factor | Odds Ratio (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 0.983 (0.952.1.014) | 0.272 |
| Sex (male) | 0.523 (0.173–1.58) | 0.252 |
| Smoking | ||
| Never smokers | 1 | Reference |
| Ex-smokers | 0.45 (0.09–2.12) | 0.316 |
| Current smokers | 1.23 (0.44–3.44) | 0.683 |
| Alcohol intake | ||
| 0 to 9 g/week | 1 | Reference |
| 10 to 139 g/week | 1.01 (0.35–2.90) | 0.983 |
| 140 to 279 g/week | 2.48 (0.63–9.80) | 0.193 |
| ≥280 g/week | 1.52 (0.15–15.4) | 0.719 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 0.86 (0.76–0.98) | 0.023 |
All variables were forced to enter the equation.
Complete data were available for 1333 individuals.
Abbreviations: CI, Confidence interval; BMI, Body mass index.