Affiliations 

  • 1 Pharmacology Vascular Laboratory, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
  • 2 An-Nur Polyclinic, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 3 Obstetric & Gynecology Department, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Microcirculation, 2019 01;26(1):e12513.
PMID: 30422359 DOI: 10.1111/micc.12513

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To assess microvascular reactivity and glycemic parameters in GDM compared to age and GA matched controls.

METHODS: This study involved 21 GDM patients and 31 controls. Microvascular reactivity was assessed using LDF and PORH. Microvascular parameters; PORHmax , PORHpeak , and time to peak perfusion (Tp) were recorded after the release of 3 minutes' upper arm occlusion. HOMA-IR was performed to evaluate insulin resistance.

RESULTS: Average age and GA for subjects were 32.9 years and 29.2 weeks. Mean FBG and a 2-hour postprandial for GDM and controls were 4.87 ± 0.71 vs 3.99 ± 0.59 mmol/L; P 

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