OBJECTIVE: To compare the platelet count and mean platelet volume (MPV) values of pregnancies diagnosed with gestational diabetes with those of healthy pregnancies. MATERIAL- METHOD: Between June 2003 and September 2004, 100 healthy pregnancies and 100 pregnancies with gestational diabetes were studied at Gazi University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. RESULTS: While no statistically significant difference was observed in the platelet count between the two groups, the MPV of the gestational diabetes group (9.4 +/- 1.6 fl) was evaluated to be significantly higher than the MPV of the healthy pregnancy group (8.3 +/- 1.1 fl). Additionally, when linear regression analysis was performed an inverse relationship was observed between platelet number and MPV. CONCLUSION: There is a need for further research focusing on the platelet function in the observation and treatment of gestational diabetes, which can pose the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes for the mother and has negative consequences for the fetus.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the platelet count and mean platelet volume (MPV) values of pregnancies diagnosed with gestational diabetes with those of healthy pregnancies. MATERIAL- METHOD: Between June 2003 and September 2004, 100 healthy pregnancies and 100 pregnancies with gestational diabetes were studied at Gazi University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. RESULTS: While no statistically significant difference was observed in the platelet count between the two groups, the MPV of the gestational diabetes group (9.4 +/- 1.6 fl) was evaluated to be significantly higher than the MPV of the healthy pregnancy group (8.3 +/- 1.1 fl). Additionally, when linear regression analysis was performed an inverse relationship was observed between platelet number and MPV. CONCLUSION: There is a need for further research focusing on the platelet function in the observation and treatment of gestational diabetes, which can pose the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes for the mother and has negative consequences for the fetus.
Authors: A Scridon; M Perian; A Mărginean; A Vântu; D Gherţescu; C Fişcă; V Halatiu; T Grigoras; R C Şerban Journal: Acta Endocrinol (Buchar) Date: 2019 Jan-Mar Impact factor: 0.877