Table 1. Comparison of Pregestational and Gestational Factors Between Patients With MNT Only and Those With AIT .
| Factors | Patients with MNT only (n = 190) | Patients with AIT (n = 110) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pregestational Factors | positive family history (n) | 88 (46.3%) | 64 (58.2) | 0.031 |
| pregestational BMI (kg/m2) | 26.2 ± 4.3 | 27.7 ± 5.5 | 0.122 | |
| Parity | 2 (1 - 8) | 2 (1 - 8) | 0.805 | |
| history of GDM (n) | 46 (24.2%) | 32 (29%) | 0.391 | |
| macrosomic baby birth history (n) | 11 (6.2%) | 10 (%9.8) | 0.190 | |
| Gestational Factors | age (year) | 32.9 ± 4.6 | 32.9 ± 4.9 | 0.914 |
| diagnosis time (gestational week) | 26.1 ± 5.1 | 27.6 ± 4.4 | 0.008 | |
| BMI at diagnosis (kg/m2) | 30.2 ± 4.6 | 31.6 ± 4.9 | 0.049 | |
| weight gain until diagnosis (kg) | 9.2 (0 - 16.2) | 8.6 (2 - 18.3) | 0.945 | |
| systolic blood pressure during diagnosis (mmHg) | 114.5 ± 8.8 | 113.6 ± 5.9 | 0.532 | |
| diastolic blood pressure during diagnosis (mmHg) | 69.2 ± 7.9 | 69.0 ± 7.9 | 0.089 | |
| HbA1C during diagnosis (%) | 5.3 ± 0.6 | 5.6 ± 0.6 | 0.001 | |
| Fasting plasma glucose during OGTT (mg/dL) | 87.5 ± 11.2 | 97.3 ± 12.1 | 0.0001 |
MNT: medical Nutrition Therapy; AIT: Antenatal insulin treatment; Mean ± Standard deviation, Median (Minimum-Maximum).