Characteristics of included studies A total of 8 studies were included in this review, each focusing on the use of GLP-1 in treating conditions associated with GDM and related glucose intolerance
Its job is to help keep blood glucose levels within a healthy range
The potential mechanisms underlying the increased risk of gastric aspiration are not fully understood, and nowadays it is explained mainly by delayed gastric emptying and inhibition of gastrointestinal motor function that GLP-1-RAs exert through both central motor nuclei and vagal afferents [13, 14]
They are not recommended for cosmetic use without a medical indication due to risks and ethical concerns
Resistance training and adequate protein intake are not optional for this population
In addition, GLP-1RAs, reduce pancreatic islet -cell apoptosis, stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of -cells, and decrease body weight by suppressing food intake in patients with T2DM [8, 41,42,43]