What is a potential outcome of being overweight and pregnant for a Type II diabetic?

Being overweight and pregnant can lead to a larger than average baby, also known as macrosomia. This condition is due to excessive maternal weight and can be influenced by poorly controlled blood glucose levels in individuals with Type II diabetes. When a pregnant person has high blood sugar, glucose crosses the placenta and stimulates the fetus to produce more insulin, promoting fat accumulation and excessive growth. Thus, infants born to mothers with Type II diabetes who are overweight are more likely to be larger than average, which can result in complications for both the mother and the child during delivery and can also have long-term health implications for the child.