Are GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs safe to use in pregnancy?

GLP-1 receptor agonists (used for type 2 diabetes and weight management) are generally not recommended during pregnancy, and treatment decisions in Europe require careful medical assessment. In this episode, we explain what is known, what is uncertain, and how clinicians evaluate risk.

In this episode, we cover:

• What GLP-1 receptor agonists are and why they are prescribed

• What pregnancy safety evidence exists (and why data can be limited)

• Why many medicines are avoided in pregnancy without clear safety data

• What to do if pregnancy occurs while taking a GLP-1 medicine

• Preconception planning and medication review

• Safer, guideline-based alternatives for diabetes management in pregnancy

• When in-person obs ...