Linear regression models with logarithm of carotid intima media thickness as dependent and glucose tolerance category as independent variable (e^ß (95%-CI))^a.

CI: confidence interval; T2DM: type 2 diabetes; NGT: normal glucose tolerance; IFG: impaired fasting glucose; IGT: impaired glucose tolerance; i-IFG: isolated impaired fasting glucose; i-IGT: isolated impaired glucose tolerance. aFor the interpretation of eß compare the methods section. Model 1: crude model. Model 2: adjusted for age and sex. Model 3: adjusted for age, sex, and waist circumference. Model 4: adjusted for age, sex, waist circumference, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, hypertension.