Table 1.
Comparison of clinical characteristics in the study groups.
| Characteristic | GDM (n=49) | Health women (n=42) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 33 (32~36.5) | 32 (29~34) | 0.018* |
| Parity (number) | 1 (1~2) | 1 (1~2) | 0.438 |
| Pre-pregnancy BMI (kg/m2) | 22.46 (19.78 ~24.28) | 21.05 (19.65~22.68) | 0.112 |
| Height(cm) | 163.00 (160.00 ~167.00) | 163 (162~166.5) | 0.592 |
| OGTT-0 hours | 4.90 (4.50 ~ 5.25) | 4.40 (4.18 ~ 4.60) | < 0.05 |
| OGTT-1 hours | 9.80 (8.85 ~ 10.70) | 7.55 (6.38 ~8.45) | < 0.05 |
| OGTT-2 hours | 8.80 (7.45 ~ 9.40) | 6.20 (5.40 ~ 7.23) | < 0.05 |
| Pre-pregnancy Weight (kg) | 58 (53.25~64.5) | 56.5 (52.5~61.25) | 0.217 |
| Gestational week (weeks) | 39 (38~39) | 39 (38~40) | 0.006* |
Data presented as median (first quartile, third quartile).
GDM gestational diabetes mellitus, BMI body mass index.
*Statistically significant at P < 0.05.