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Maternal obesity, defined as a BMI of a woman during gestation \u2265 30 kg\/m2, has been associated with maternal complications such as GDM, fetal macrosomia and others. Methods: The presented article is a narrative review. The aim of this study was to review scientific evidence and conduct a comprehensive analysis of GDM and maternal obesity (\u201cdiabesity\u201d) and its immediate and late complications for both maternal and fetal\/offspring wellbeing. Results: This review highlighted that gestational hyperglycemia results in oxidative and nitrogen stress development and that maternal obesity may have an impact similar to maternal diabetes, as it may cause fetal macrosomia and cardiometabolic complications later in life. Conclusions: Optimal diabetic control is responsible for the prevention of oxidative stress in diabetic pregnancies. Similarly, pregnant women should exercise regularly, receive folic acid supplementation and avoid excess weight gain during pregnancy. 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