Mobidoctor Podcast19 Jan 2024

Are GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Drugs Safe To Use In Pregnancy?

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 obstetric or endocrine care is required

• Situations where prescription requests may be declined

Doctors assess gestational age, diabetes control (HbA1c), current medicines, comorbidities, and maternal–fetal risk factors. Remote prescribing may not be appropriate during pregnancy without documentation, recent blood results, or specialist input. Care is individualised, and decisions are made to prioritise maternal and fetal safety.

This episode reflects how pregnancy-related medication decisions are reviewed at Mobi Doctor.

Read the full medical guide here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/are-glp-1-receptor-agonist-drugs-safe-to-use-in-pregnancy

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