Type 2 diabetes, which is the most common type of diabetes, occurs mostly in people who are overweight or obese. Most of the people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Women who develop GDM are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Apart from lifestyle modification, a few women require insulin treatment when pregnant. Certain endocrinal and genetic syndromes can also damage insulin producing cells.

Source: Economic Times April 07, 2018 09:11 UTC