Progression to type 2 diabetes in women with a known history of gestational diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis published in the BMJ looked at the progression of women with gestational diabetes (GDM) to Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) 

While this research didn’t include any populations similar to the New Zealand population it does highlight the importance of targeting and intervening in populations known to be at greater risk of developing T2DM especially in the early years after pregnancy.  The research found women with a history of GDM have a 10-fold higher risk of developing T2DM than someone without GDM.