Intensive v conventional treatment in type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria at mean follow up of 7.8 years‡
| Outcomes | Intensive | Conventional | Adjusted HR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite endpoint§ | 24% | 44% | 0.47 (0.22 to 0.74) | 5 (3 to 19) |
| RRR (CI) | NNT (CI) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‡HR = hazard ratio. Other abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data provided by author. HR adjusted for baseline characteristics. | ||||
| §Composite endpoint of cardiovascular events. | ||||
| Diabetic nephropathy | 24% | 47% | 61% (13 to 83) | 4 (3 to 14) |
| Retinopathy | 52% | 71% | 58% (14 to 79) | 5 (3 to 35) |
| Autonomic neuropathy | 36% | 64% | 63% (21 to 82) | 4 (2 to 9) |