Table 1.
Comparison of Clinical Characteristics Between Pregnant Women with Normal Glucose Test and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
| NGT (n=1069) | GDM (n=249) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 30.1±4.8 | 32.6±5.1 | <0.001 |
| Pre-BMI (kg/m2) | 21.40±2.76 | 23.25±3.50 | <0.001 |
| Weeksa (wks) | 11.8±2.0 | 11.9±2.1 | 0.654 |
| Fat mass index (kg/m2) | 6.00±1.91 | 7.14±2.26 | <0.001 |
| Fat mass percentage (%) | 27.5±5.6 | 30.1±5.8 | <0.001 |
| Skeletal muscle mass percentage (%) | 43.0±10.8 | 40.0±8.3 | <0.001 |
| Glucose (0) b | 4.51±0.29 | 5.22±0.62 | <0.001 |
| Glucose (1hr) b | 7.06±1.36 | 9.74±1.79 | <0.001 |
| Glucose (2hr) b | 6.30±0.97 | 8.17±1.51 | <0.001 |
| Body weight of neonate | 3.27±0.47 | 3.30±0.42 | 0.244 |
| Macrosomia, n (%) | 41(3.8) | 9(3.6) | 0.871 |
Notes: aThe gestation week to measure the body composition. bThe plasma glucose level of 75g OGTT.
Abbreviations: NGT, normal glucose test; GDM, gestational diabetes mellitus.