Table 4 Characteristics of respondents informed of familial DM risk
From: Informing patients of familial diabetes mellitus risk: How do they respond? A cross-sectional survey
Variable | Odds Ratio (OR) of being informed of familial DM risk by doctor | |
|---|---|---|
Adjusted OR | 95 CI% | |
BEHAVIOUR | ||
Lifestyle changes to prevent DM | ||
No | 1 | referent |
Yes | 4.3 | 3.5, 5.2 |
Meet U.S. exercise recommendations | ||
No | 1 | referent |
Yes | 0.9 | 0.7, 1.1 |
Tested for DM in past 12 months | ||
No | 1 | referent |
Yes | 2.9 | 2.4, 3.6 |
Actively collect family history | ||
No | 1 | referent |
Yes | 2.7 | 2.2, 3.2 |
Discuss diabetes with family | ||
No | 1 | referent |
Yes | 4.7 | 3.9, 5.6 |
Discuss diabetes with friend | ||
No | 1 | referent |
Yes | 3.1 | 2.5, 3.7 |
ATTITUDE | ||
Believe at DM risk | ||
Disgree | 1 | referent |
Agree | 7.4 | 6.1, 8.9 |
Believe family is at risk of type 2 DM | ||
Disgree | 1 | referent |
Agree | 5.6 | 4.7, 6.8 |
Can delay or prevent DM with weight loss/physical activity | ||
Disgree | 1 | referent |
Agree | 1.9 | 1.6, 2.3 |
Aware of blood sugar level | ||
No | 1 | referent |
Yes | 2.6 | 2.1, 3.2 |