TABLE 1.
Maternal demographic and medical characteristic in fiber supplement and control groups.
| Characteristic | Control (n = 50) | Fiber supplement (n = 48) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks) at enrollment | 12.30 (12.00–13.03) | 12.5 (11.60–13.55) | 0.636 |
| Gestational age (weeks) at OGTT | 25.30 (25.08–26.10) | 25.45 (25.20–26.008) | 0.369 |
| Age (years) | 29.96 ± 4.07 | 31.13 ± 4.21 | 0.167 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.90 (24.54–28.35) | 26.05 (24.89–28.05) | 0.815 |
| Systolic blood pressure, (mmHg) | 116.60 ± 12.76 | 119.42 ± 11.93 | 0.262 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, (mmHg) | 71.68 ± 9.11 | 72.19 ± 10.03 | 0.794 |
| First pregnancy, n (%) | 20 (40) | 11 (22.9) | 0.069 |
| Family history of diabetes, n (%) | 8 (16) | 12 (25) | 0.269 |
| PCOS, n (%) | 3 (6) | 7 (14.6) | 0.285 |
| Adverse pregnancy history, n (%) | 10 (20) | 6 (12.5) | 0.315 |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD, median (IQR), or n (%); OGTT, oral glucose tolerance test; BMI, body mass index; PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome.