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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

However, alternative glucose-lowering therapies are used adjunctively, but importantly are off-label in type 1 diabetes

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