A recent analysis by Diabetes UK indicates that type 2 diabetes is rising significantly faster in younger women, with a 47% increase in diagnoses among those under 40 from 2017/18 to 2023/24, compared to a 22% rise in older women. The charity attributes this alarming trend to insufficient follow-up care for women who experience gestational diabetes (GD) during pregnancy, which affects 10% to 20% of pregnant women. GD can lead to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, yet only 57% of affected women received the recommended annual HbA1c blood tests post-pregnancy. Colette Marshall, chief executive of Diabetes UK, emphasized the critical need for improved care, stating that many women receive little to no follow-up support after pregnancy despite their increased risk. Personal accounts, such as that of Meg, a 33-year-old teacher, highlight the lack of information and follow-up regarding diabetes risks after experiencing GD. Diabetes UK has called on the government to take urgent action to enhance postnatal care for women with GD.