Serum Retinol-Binding Protein 4 (RBP4) and retinol in a cohort of borderline obese women with and without gestational diabetes

ObjectivesTo evaluate whether serum RBP4 correlates with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a cohort of borderline obese (BMI > 30) pregnant women.Design and methodsSerum RBP4 and retinol were measured in pregnant women with (n = 12) and without (n = 10) GDM.ResultsRBP4, retinol and RBP4:retinol molar ratio were not different between the groups and were not associated with markers of insulin resistance.ConclusionsGDM is not associated with RBP4 or retinol among borderline obese pregnant women.