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ea0016p220 | Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases | ECE2008

GDM in women younger and older than 28 years: are there any differences in phenotype and biochemical markers?

Paiva Sandra , Ruas Luisa , Santos Jacinta , Marta Elvira , Sobral Ermelinda , Lobo Antonio , Carvalheiro Manuela , Moura Paulo

Goal: The aim of this study was to find different characteristics between GDM women aged under (GDM A n=23) and above 28 years (GDM B n=107), followed in our department in 2005.Material and methods: We performed ANOVA comparisons and computed Pearson correlations/linear regressions between womens’ age and BMI, O’ Sullivan test, OGTT 0 h, 1 h, 2 h and 3 h, new born weight and the need of insulin.Results: BMI ...