Table 3 The results of subgroup analysis
From: Is diabetes mellitus a risk factor for low bone density: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Subgroup | Studies | Heterogeneity analysis | OR | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Population | ||||
 Asian | 14 | 91%, P < 0.00001 | 1.08 [0.74, 1.57] | 0.69 |
 European | 1 | / | 3.29 [2.17, 4.99] | P < 0.00001 |
Year | ||||
 Before 2015 | 6 | 67%, P = 0.006 | 1.76 [1.06, 2.92] | 0.03 |
 After 2015 | 9 | 95%, P < 0.00001 | 0.92 [0.56, 1.52] | 0.75 |
Sex | ||||
 Female | 6 | 97%, P < 0.00001 | 2.21 [0.62, 7.83] | 0.22 |
 Male | 3 | 83%, P = 0.003 | 1.02 [0.31, 3.39] | 0.97 |
Economic Level | ||||
 Developed countries | 5 | 89%, P < 0.00001 | 0.98 [0.49, 1.96] | 0.95 |
 Developing countries | 10 | 93%, P < 0.00001 | 1.28 [0.80, 2.07] | 0.31 |
Diabetes type | ||||
 T1DM | 1 | /, P = 0.002 | 3.83 [1.64, 8.96] | 0.002 |
 T2DM | 3 | 98%, P < 0.00001 | 0.69 [0.11, 4.55] | 0.70 |
Quality | ||||
 Over 7 points | 13 | 91%, P < 0.00001 | 0.89 [0.67, 1.17] | 0.40 |
 Below 7 points | 6 | 86%, P < 0.00001 | 1.71 [1.19, 2.45] | 0.004 |