Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of the participants in this study
| Control | Gestational diabetes mellitus | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 20 | 20 | |
| Age (years) | 27.5 (3.5) | 28 (2.25) | 0.478 |
| Gestational age at delivery (days) | 275 (7.25) | 274 (7.5) | 0.734 |
| Birthweight (g) | 3,392.5 (433.75) | 3,487.5 (438.75) | 0.607 |
| BMI (kg/m2) before pregnancy | 24 (4.075) | 24.25 (5.6) | 0.337 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 120 (14.5) | 119 (22.25) | 0.473 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 76.5 (8.5) | 74.5 (6.5) | 0.578 |
| HbA1c (%) | 5.35 (0.55) | 5.4 (0.275) | 0.87 |
| Glucose 0 hr (mmol/l) | 4.3 (0.25) | 4.7 (0.425) | <0.001* |
| Glucose 1 hr (mmol/l) | 7.5 (0.55) | 10.75 (1.75) | <0.001* |
| Glucose 2 hr (mmol/l) | 6.5 (0.325) | 8.6 (1.15) | <0.001* |
| Fasting insulin (pmol/l) | 57.9 (36.65) | 81.45 (36.525) | 0.044* |
Values were shown as median (interquartile range).
*
p < 0.05 as assessed by Mann–Whitney U‐test.