Table 3

Average daily SMBG last 30 days related to patient characteristics (all sites)

Univariable*Multivariable†
VariableBeta (95% CI)p-ValueBeta (95% CI)p-Value
Age (per 5 years)0.10 (0.01 to 0.19)0.0290.10 (0.01 to 0.18)0.033
Female sex0.80 (0.21 to 1.39)0.00840.78 (0.19 to 1.37)0.0097
Diabetes duration (per 5 years)−0.00 (–0.10 to 0.10)0.99
Smoker−0.17 (–0.97 to 0.63)0.68
High school or higher0.09 (–0.82 to 0.99)0.85
Occupation
 Working/Student−0.53 (–1.18 to 0.12)0.11
 Retired0.54 (–0.20 to 1.27)0.15
 Unemployed/Sick-leave/Disability pension0.26 (–0.72 to 1.25)0.60
Residential status
 Living with other adult(s)0.56 (–0.15 to 1.27)0.12
 Single with children−1.31 (–2.60 to -0.02)0.046
 Living alone−0.20 (–0.99 to 0.60)0.63
Stress level (1-5)0.27 (–0.01 to 0.55)0.059
Physical activity (1-4)0.32 (0.00 to 0.64)0.049
BMI (per 5 units)0.00 (–0.37 to 0.37)0.99
Insulin pump0.12 (–0.58 to 0.82)0.73
Carbohydrate counting0.34 (–0.31 to 0.98)0.31
Laser treatment−0.11 (–0.85 to 0.62)0.76
Microalbuminuria0.07 (–1.47 to 1.62)0.93
Foot ulcer−0.77 (–2.12 to 0.57)0.26
Stroke0.47 (–1.07 to 2.02)0.55
Myocardial infaction0.49 (–1.38 to 2.37)0.61
Percutaneous coronary intervention−0.31 (–1.90 to 1.27)0.70
Aorto-coronary bypass surgery0.11 (–1.87 to 2.08)0.92
  • * All tests are performed with univariable linear regression.

  • † Multivariable linear regression model found by stepwise selection. R-squared for multivariable linear regression model = 3.6%.

  • BMI, body mass index.