Infants born to mothers with GDM may have macrosomia because:

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In gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), the mother's blood glucose levels are high, and glucose crosses the placenta to the fetus. However, maternal insulin, which controls blood glucose levels, does not cross the placenta. Consequently, the fetus is exposed to high levels of glucose, which leads to fetal hyperinsulinemia and increased fat stores, resulting in macrosomia (large body size at birth).

Infants Born to Mothers with GDM May Have Macrosomia Because