Table 5 The reduced multiple logistic regression model for risk factors of vitamin B12 deficiency in metformin-treated T2DM patients (Model D). OR > 1 indicates greater risk for vitamin B12 deficiency
Independent variable | Odds ratio (95 % CIs) | P value |
|---|---|---|
Total daily dose of metformin (gram) | 1.96 (0.99 to 3.88) | 0.053 |
HbA1c (mmol/mol) | 0.97 (0.95 to 0.99) | 0.003 |
Race (if black) | 0.34 (0.13 to 0.92) | 0.033 |