Table 10.1
Characteristics of GDM patients based on treatment type (n ± SD).
CharacteristicDiet + Exercise (N = 180)Metformin (N = 34)Insulin (N = 67)P-value
Maternal age (years)32.0 ± 5.034.0 ± 6.033.0 ± 5.00.282
Maternal weight at booking (kg)82.0 ± 17.086.0 ± 20.090.0 ± 22.00.015
GA at 3rd trimester scan33.9 ± 1.733.9 ± 1.633.1 ± 1.60.002
AC centile58 []59 []72 []0.040
EFW centile52 []54 []62 []0.051
Gestational weight gain (kg)6.2 ± 5.05.6 ± 4.76.2 ± 6.30.841
Gestational age at delivery (week)39.1 ± 2.238.9 ± 1.038.5 ± 1.30.115
Birthweight (g)3423 ± 6033389 ± 4353579 ± 5880.136
Neonatal hypoglycemia43 (24%)18 (30%)5 (15%)0.271
NICU admission28 (16%)14 (23%)2 (6%)0.001

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