Table 3. Plasma glucose profile of normal and GDM cases.
| Plasma glucose levels | Normal* | GDM* | Mean difference | CI (95%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting | 5.3±4.4 (4.8) | 5.7±1.1 (5.6) | 0.4 | -0.3–1.1 | > 0.050 |
| Random | 5.3±0.8 (5.2) | 6.8±4.1 (6.1) | 1.5 | 0.9–2.2 | < 0.001 |
| One-hour OGTT | 5.8±1.0 (5.5) | 6.9±0.9 (6.8) | 1.1 | 0.0–2.2 | < 0.050 |
| Two-hour OGTT | 5.5± 1 (5.3) | 6.7±1.8 (6.3) | 1.3 | 0.9–1.6 | < 0.001 |
| Two-hour PPG | 5.5±1.1 (5.6) | 8.6±1.1 (8.2) | 3.1 | 2.7–3.6 | < 0.001 |
*Data presented as mean±SD (median).
OGTT: oral glucose tolerance test; PPG: postprandial glucose.