Table 3

Association between change in body weight and self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG)

CrudeModel 1Model 2Model 3
β (95% CI)P valueβ (95% CI)P valueβ (95% CI)P valueβ (95% CI)P value
SMBG frequency (times per day)−1.044
(−2.062 to −0.272)
0.044−0.972
(−1.934 to −0.011)
0.048−1.013
(−1.997 to −0.0294)
0.044−1.117
(−2.158 to −0.0757)
0.036
  • Model 1 is adjusted for age, sex, and baseline body mass index (BMI).

  • Model 2 is adjusted for age, sex, baseline BMI and diabetes duration.

  • Model 3 is adjusted for age, sex, baseline BMI, diabetes duration and use of insulin therapy.