Table 2: Distribution of BMI prior to pregnancy, by category, according to the respective group.

GD diagnosis trimester

Group 1

(n = 183)

n (%)

Group 2

(n = 132)

n (%)

 

Below normal weight

6(3.2)

3(2.3)

 

Normal weight

42(23)

45(34.1)

 

Overweight

61(33.3)

44(33.3)

Pre pregnancy BMI (category)

Class I obesity

27(14.8)

18(13.6)

 

Class II obesity

27(14.8)

12(9.1)

 

Class III obesity

20(10.9)

10(7.6)

GD: Gestational Diabetes; BMI: Body Mass Index.