Normal pregnancy outcome after first-trimester exposure to liraglutide in a woman with Type 2 diabetes

Background Data from animal studies suggest that glucagon-like peptide-1 analogues should not be used in pregnancy, but there have been no reports to date of their effects in human pregnancy. The aim of the present report was to describe a case of exposure to liraglutide during the first trimester of pregnancy in a patient with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Case report A 37-year-old woman with Type 2 diabetes mellitus who had been taking liraglutide for 2 years was admitted in the 13th week of gestation. Liraglutide was immediately discontinued and intensive insulin therapy instituted. The woman gave birth to a healthy child after completing an uneventful gestation period. Conclusion Although the present normal pregnancy outcome does not mean that glucagon-like peptide-1 analogues are safe to use in pregnancy, this report contributes to the limited knowledge regarding human exposure to these drugs during pregnancy in women with diabetes.