Table 2

Comparison of physical evaluations between control children and children of mothers with gestational diabetes

Controls
Mean (SD)
Mothers with gestational diabetes (index) Mean (SD)
Gestational age  39.7 (1.8)38.7  (2.4)
Birthweight (g)3254 (582)3348 (676)
Head circumference percentile  48 (24)47 (22)
Height percentile  44 (30)49 (25)
Weight percentile  442-150 (30)68 (27)
Weight/height (kg/mm2)  21.42-150 (4.0)24.5 (4.7)
  • Mean (SD).

  • 2-150 Significantly lower than mothers with gestational diabetes; p<0.05.