semaglutide pregnancy risk Millions of women of reproductive age are now taking GLP-1 medications like and liraglutide for diabetes and weight management. A new systematic review in JACC: Advances asks an increasingly important question — Weight Loss Medication and Pregnancy:

Instead of developing healthy habits and lifestyles, this particular group might abuse GLP-1s. Most studies on GLP-1s have been conducted on adult participants, so the information available regarding benefits, such as blood sugar control and weight loss, and the cons, such as weight gain with discontinuation, also apply to those in this age group

Proper guidance ensures safety, correct dosing, and continued progress

UAN: 0430-0000-19-106-H01-P Credits: 2.0 hours (0.20 ceu) Type of Activity: Knowledge TARGET AUDIENCE: This accredited activity is targeted to pharmacists

She's actually an obesity medicine specialist, and she herself has been on a GLP-1 drug for the last two years, and she says she's lost about 50 pounds and feels great on it

Over weeks of daily use, these brief exposures add up