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GLP-1 Agonists: Transforming Weight Management and Understanding Diabetes with Dr. Anne Peters
Manage episode 464734179 series 3620521
This episode unravels the complexities of using Ozempic, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, for weight loss—especially among people without diabetes. Dr. Anne Peters highlights the health implications, individual responses to the drug, and the broader context of weight management.
• Examination of Ozempic’s functions and benefits
• Discussion on who should consider using Ozempic
• Clarifying misconceptions about weight loss and obesity
• Insight into the body’s set point and its impact on weight
• Risks associated with using medications for non-diabetic individuals
• Emphasizing the need for a multifaceted approach to health
• Historical context of obesity and diabetes in society
• Conclusion on prioritizing health over aesthetic standards
Chapters
1. GLP-1 Agonists: Transforming Weight Management and Understanding Diabetes with Dr. Anne Peters (00:00:00)
2. Weight Loss Benefits of GLP-1 Agonists (00:00:12)
3. Resetting Set Points With GLP-1 Agonists (00:07:18)
4. Hormones and Weight Loss (00:13:43)
5. Understanding and Managing Type 1 Diabetes (00:19:44)
6. Evolutionary Genetics and Weight Management (00:33:47)
7. Focus on Health, Not Weight (00:40:08)
15 episodes
Manage episode 464734179 series 3620521
This episode unravels the complexities of using Ozempic, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, for weight loss—especially among people without diabetes. Dr. Anne Peters highlights the health implications, individual responses to the drug, and the broader context of weight management.
• Examination of Ozempic’s functions and benefits
• Discussion on who should consider using Ozempic
• Clarifying misconceptions about weight loss and obesity
• Insight into the body’s set point and its impact on weight
• Risks associated with using medications for non-diabetic individuals
• Emphasizing the need for a multifaceted approach to health
• Historical context of obesity and diabetes in society
• Conclusion on prioritizing health over aesthetic standards
Chapters
1. GLP-1 Agonists: Transforming Weight Management and Understanding Diabetes with Dr. Anne Peters (00:00:00)
2. Weight Loss Benefits of GLP-1 Agonists (00:00:12)
3. Resetting Set Points With GLP-1 Agonists (00:07:18)
4. Hormones and Weight Loss (00:13:43)
5. Understanding and Managing Type 1 Diabetes (00:19:44)
6. Evolutionary Genetics and Weight Management (00:33:47)
7. Focus on Health, Not Weight (00:40:08)
15 episodes
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