Table 3. Changesa) in anthropometry and components of metabolic syndrome.
| Variables | No preeclampsia (n=45,674) | Preeclampsia (n=3,391) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational weight retention (kg) | 2.72±0.02 | 2.99±0.07 | <0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 1.10±0.01 | 1.21±0.03 | <0.001 |
| WC (cm) | 4.20±0.03 | 4.44±0.12 | 0.043 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | −0.72±0.06 | 0.05±0.21 | <0.001 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | −0.65±0.04 | −0.39±0.16 | 0.124 |
| Fasting glucose (mg/dL) | 0.81±0.06 | 0.78±0.21 | 0.870 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 4.87±0.13 | 4.20±0.49 | 0.181 |
| HDL (mg/dL) | −3.07±0.06 | −3.89±0.23 | <0.001 |
| TG (mg/dL) | 15.06±0.28 | 17.23±1.02 | 0.040 |
| LDL (mg/dL) | 5.05±0.12 | 4.60±0.43 | 0.415 |
Values are expressed as adjusted means±standard deviation.
BMI, body mass index; WC, waist circumference; BP, blood pressure; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; TG, triglycerides; LDL, low-density lipoprotein.
a)Adjusted for age, pre-pregnancy BMI, smoking status, insurance premiums, time before pregnancy, and time after pregnancy.