So Ozempic can be effective for weight loss
Many patients don't have a strong relationship with a primary care doctor because of an insurance change, changing or losing a job, etc
On the podcast, she looks at the marketing of the drug, the body positivity movement, the risks of weight loss medications for those with eating disorders and and for children
What the evidence can support is biological plausibility
Weight loss injections like semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) have transformed obesity treatment, yet some patients experience disappointing results despite proper use
Breastfeeding individuals should also avoid GLP-1 medications, as it remains unknown whether these peptides transfer into breast milk or how they might affect nursing infants