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May 2024
32m 17s

Is ozempic problematic? Our thoughts as ...

Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones
About this episode

On today's episode, we are back with Erin Phillips, a registered dietitian and diabetes expert for part two of our discussion on Ozempic. Erin talks on the possibility of using Ozempic for prediabetes and the challenges that arise when its demand is influenced by weight loss trends.

She discusses how she handles patient requests regarding the use of Ozempic for weight loss without diabetes, its clinical effectiveness, and its impact on the body image movement. Plus, we talk about our thoughts on the Oprah special!

In This Episode We’ll Cover: 

  • The effectiveness of Ozempic for prediabetes or impaired fasting glucose compared to diabetes.
  • Advocacy challenges in securing Ozempic for individuals who genuinely need it, amidst demand for weight loss purposes 
  • Thoughts on Oprah's special
  • Responding to patient requests on the use of Ozempic for weight loss in the absence of diabetes.
  • Ozempic's clinical efficacy and its implications for the body image movement
  • Key takeaways which emphasize the need for  personalized care in diabetes management + MUCH MORE! 

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