Table 2.
Relationships Between Low-Grade Inflammatory Indices and Fetal Growth Indices in the Third Trimester in Gestational Diabetes
| Low-Grade Inflammatory-GDM (n=96) | Non-Low-Grade Inflammatory-GDM (n=152) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPD, mm | 79.5 (75.0–83.5) | 80.5 (74.0–85.0) | 0.018 |
| AC, mm | 261 (242.8–294.8) | 276.0 (242.8–305.3) | 0.008 |
| FL, mm | 57.5 (52.3–63.0) | 57.5 (51.0–63.0) | 0.016 |
| EFW, g | 1577.0 (1303.8–2191.0) | 1766.5 (1197.8–2306.3) | 0.007 |
| AFI, mm | 133.0 (96.8–168.3) | 146.0 (121.5–169.3) | 0.396 |
| HC, mm | 286.5 (265.3–310.5) | 294.5 (270.0–316.0) | 0.044 |
Note: Mann–Whitney test was employed for comparing two medians.
Abbreviations: GDM, gestational diabetes mellitus; BPD, biparietal diameter; AC, abdominal circumference; FL, femur length; EFW, estimated fetal weight; AFI, amniotic fluid index; HC, head circumference.