Table 2.
Comparison of maternal and perinatal outcomes between non-diabetic women, and women with pre-existing diabetes mellitus
| Characteristic | Non-diabetic 2472 (95.5) | Pre-existing Diabetes Mellitus 116 (4.5) | OR (95%CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency C/S |
340 (13.8) |
28 (24.1) |
2.67(1.64-4.32) |
< 0.001 |
| Elective C/S |
125 (5.1) |
26 (22.4) |
6.73(3.99-11.31) |
< 0.001 |
| APGAR scores at 5 min <7 |
42 (1.7) |
5 (4.3) |
2.61(0.89-7.05) |
0. 057 |
| Birth weight |
3120.14 ±578.18 |
3227.34 ± 804.88 |
|
< 0.001 |
| Macrsomia |
76 (3.1) |
13 (11.2) |
3.97 (2.14-7.40) |
< 0.001 |
| IUFD |
32 (1.3) |
4 (3.4) |
2.62 (0.78-7.96) |
0.084 |
| Mean gestation age at delivery (weeks) |
38.67 ± 2.295 |
37.28 ± 2.812 |
|
<0.001 |
| Delivery < 37 weeks | 222 (9) | 21(18.1) | 2.24 (1.37- 3.67) | 0.003 |
OR = Odd Ratio, CI = Confidence intervals, C/S = Cesarean section, IUFD = Intra-uterine fetal death. Data expressed as means +/- standard deviation or number (%).