Furthermore , the strongest univariate predictors of diabetes progression for the intensive treatment group ( measured as time to first insulin ) were younger age ( HR -LSB- @ % C.I. -RSB- = @ -LSB- @-@ @ -RSB- ) , increased BMI ( @ -LSB- @-@ @ -RSB- ) , increased HbA@c ( @ -LSB- @ -@ -RSB- ) , increased TG ( @ -LSB- @-@ @ -RSB- ) and reduced fasting serum HDL ( @ -LSB- @-@ @ -RSB- ) at baseline .