Abstract
Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. GDM is characterized by insulin resistance or decreased glucose tolerance, which increases throughout pregnancy Objective To compare mode of delivery in women with gestational diabetes, treated by insulin versus metformin. Patients and Methods The current study was conducted in Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital in the period between August 2016 and August 2018. A total of 124 women were included in the study. Results Our study compared mode of delivery in women with gestational diabetes, treated by metformin versus insulin. Our study found that the incidence of cesarean section was statistically significantly higher in the insulin group compared to the metformin group. Fasting glucose levels were statistically significantly lower in the metformin group compared to the insulin group, albeit with minor clinical relevance. No statistically significant differences in postprandial glucose levels or glycosylated hemoglobin were found between the two groups.
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