Does Type 2 Diabetes need monitoring?

I was told at my 6wk check up when I had my sugar test again because I had gestational diabetes while pregnant with last baby that I had type 2 diabetes. They said just watch my diet and sent me on my way. I again mention it to my family physician who didn't seem to say anything either about it. No testing my sugars or monitoring or nothing 🤷‍♀️. Is this a concern now 25wks pregnant with gestational diabetes (I end up on medications once 3rd trimester but never insulin) I'll definitely be on meds when I go back at 27+5 cause they have creeped up majorly. But concerned as well after birth with the type 2 and them doing nothing.

I was diagnosed with type 2 after my last child in December 2018 when I was told type 2 (when I redid my glucose test at 6wks postpartum)...now I'm almost 26wks and told I have gestational diabetes. I'm confused as well that's why I'm reaching out for help