Table 3 Meta-analysis of the association of TGF-β1 levels with T2DN risk in Chinese population
Contrasts | Studies number | Q test P value | Model selected | MD (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DM vs. Control | 38 | <0.00001 | Random | 17.30(12.69,21.92) | <0.00001 |
DN vs. Control | 44 | <0.00001 | Random | 70.03 (60.81,79.26) | <0.00001 |
DM vs. DN | 37 | <0.00001 | Random | 56.18 (46.96,65.39) | <0.00001 |
Microalbuminuria VS. Normoalbuminuria | 26 | <0.00001 | Random | 22.78(16.88,28.68) | <0.00001 |
Macroalbuminuria VS. Microalbuminuria | 24 | <0.00001 | Random | 28.47 (21.28,35.66) | <0.00001 |