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Biochemical profiles of the study participants
| Variables | GDM (m ± SD) | Controls (m ±SD) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size(n) | 85 | 84 | |
| OGTT Fasting serum glucose (mmol/L) | 4.3 ± 0.6 | 4.3 ± 0.7 | 0.439 |
| 2 hour serum glucose (mmol/L) | 9.0 ± 0.9 | 6.3 ± 0.8 | 0.000 |
| Serum Tumour necrosis factor-α (pg/ml) | 2.5 ± 0.3 | 2.1 ± 0.3 | 0.000 |
m, Mean. SD, standard deviation. OGTT, oral glucose tolerance test. GDM, gestational diabetes mellitus
