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Key Findings: - Increased risk of going over recommended weight gain limits - Higher chances of preterm birth (from 13% to 17%) - Rising cases of gestational diabetes (15% to 20%) - Nearly half faced high blood pressure issues While baby sizes and C-section rates remained similar, the impact on maternal health is significant

In two head-to-head comparisons, a small, transient mean increase in HR from baseline was observed with lixisenatide

GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound can produce 1522% body weight loss

Compounded GLP-1s are in demand.

But emerging research suggests amylin agonists might become the next big thing.