weight loss medication

Dr. Mark Cucuzella is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out his first appearances on Boundless Body Radio on episode 25, episode 40, and episode 327 of our show!

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella is a Professor from West Virginia University School of Medicine, and a retired Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel. Mark has developed and adopted a protocol for using a low-carb diet for patients with obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.

Mark is a founding member of The Nutrition Coalition, the Low Carb Action Network, The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, and The Hypoglycemia Foundation.

Mark also co-authored guidelines on Guideline Central: Low-Carbohydrate Nutrition Approaches in Patients with Obesity, Prediabetes and  Type 2 Diabetes, and the Companion Patient Guide Low Carb on any Budget  - A Low-carb Shopping and Recipe Starter- Begin a Life Free of Dieting and Indulge Yourself in Health.

His book Run for Your Life: How to Run, Walk, and Move Without Pain or Injury and Achieve a Sense of Well-Being and Joy summarizes the science and the soul of running, nutrition, and physical activity to help you maintain a vigorous life.

He owns the running store Two Rivers Treads, which is our favorite place to order our minimalist shoes!

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Dr. Mark's references for our conversation today-

https://blog.maryannedemasi.com/p/part-1-weighing-up-the-value-of-weight

https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/health-obesity-novonordisk-doctors/

Ragen Chastain Substack articles, all about GLP1, parts one through three!

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Diet Drugs—how to get them, costs, insurance, safety, knock-offs, --myth busters—it’s not about diet, exercise, willpower . My interview with Dr. Christopher McGowan - one of the few physicians in the nation who is triple-board-certified in in-ternal medicine, gastroenterology, and obesity medicine, and is a world-renowned leader in endobariatrics 

BONUS: alternatives to medicines

Today’s discussion is on Ozempic and similar medications, merits, risks and serious consequences.

We shall also explore what to do, if you’re currently taking the medication or have quit taking it.

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I’m excited to bring you another interview today, on a topic I’ve been wanting to explore but haven’t quite known what to say about. So today I will broach that topic with Heidi Karner, a dietician with a Masters in Health Promotion, who practices through an anti-diet, size-inclusive lens. We will be talking all about Ozempic and other GLP One inhibitors and weight loss medications. Heidi will provide one of the best-ever explanations of what Ozempic, and other medications like it, are designed to do and how they work in your body. And she and I will discuss a lot of different viewpoints about taking these medications for weight loss specifically. Please note that though Heidi and I are both healthcare professionals, we are not your healthcare professionals. So if you want to talk about taking these medications, make sure to talk to your own doctors.

Heidi, as I said, gives one of the best explanations of how GLP One inhibitors work that I have probably ever heard. She doesn’t immerse in doctor-speak but breaks it all down very clearly for the average listener. Heidi points out that medications like Ozempic were designed for people with diabetes and one of the concerns around the rebranding of them for just intentional weight loss is the lack of research available on using them outside of diabetes treatment. We talk about all the reasons why someone might need or want to use weight loss medications, the reality of the side effects of drugs like Ozempic, how the weight loss effects do not last after the use of the medication ends, and how we as a society approach body image as a whole. Heidi has so much wisdom in this area and this conversation is had with a lot of compassion, a lot of desire for people to own their own body health decisions, and also with very practical and direct information about what Ozempic actually is and does. My hope is that you’ll find it as informative and thought-provoking as I did.

About Heidi Karner, RDN, LDN

With a Master's in Health Promotion and a Certificate of Health Psycholohealthcarehealthcareexplanationsthe gy from the University of Connecticut, Heidi practices through an anti-diet, size-inclusive lens. She feels passionate about supporting her clients in nourishing their bodies without sacrificing their mental well-being and enjoyment of food through a compassionate eating framework rooted in self-care - Intuitive Eating. Heidi’s work with clients centers around body respect and making peace with food.

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In this episode, Christa goes over the new "medication rage": Ozempic. She shares a live story of a patient who did benefit from taking the medication. It resulted in weight loss and control over her blood sugar levels. Learn how this medication works with the body AND the integrative approaches you should consider with a health care team. Listen to the end to get Christa's top recommendations.

Key Topics:

• (1:35) The story of Rachel a patient who had always struggled with her weight, but after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, she knew she had to take control of her health. She tried various diets and exercise programs, but nothing seemed to work. She felt like she was stuck in a cycle of weight gain and loss, and her blood sugar levels were always fluctuating.
• (2:37) The medication did provide her results with weight loss and blood sugar control but she also integrated physical activity and monitored intake while on it.
• (3:51) Ozempic for Weight Loss: How It Works and What You Need to Know
• The research article "Mechanisms of Action and Therapeutic Application of Glucagon-like Peptide-1" discusses what GLP-1 does for the body
• (4:50) It's helping your body to produce more insulin to bring your blood sugar levels down
• (4:57) It also decreased Glucagon the hormone responsible for bringing more blood sugar into your blood
• (7:23) What Happens When You Come Off the Medication Ozempic? You want to establish a workout routine and a diet that helps your blood sugar levels. This can include bringing a healthcare team (such as a registered dietitian and licensed therapist) on board to help get a comprehensive and integrative approach.  
• (9:15) The steps a Registered Dietitian recommends you take BEFORE going on the medication (if medically able and it's deemed safe) 

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Professor Forever provides her own skinny on the trend of new weight loss drugs. And yes, she's on one.

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The most recent weight loss drugs seem better than ever so it’s no surprise that you may be considering them. If you’re stressed because you’re going back and forth, here’s a process that will walk you through how to decide.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to make decisions 
• The difference between decisions and outcomes
• How to explore your reasons 

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What Is Ozempic and Why Is It Getting So Much Attention?

By now, I am sure you have seen or heard about the miracle drug that Elon Musk, Kim K, and heck, probably your all-time favorite influencer on (insert platform here) is using for their  "amazing before and after shoots"

If you are unfamiliar with what I am referencing - first of all, good for you - second of all, it's Ozempic and/or Wegovy that the FDA recently approved for Type 2 Diabetes and weight loss.   What you've probably seen/heard is that you'll lose weight fast and finally get the results you've been looking for in half the time/effort - or faster.

What you probably don't know is the specific diet you have to stay on whilst using the drug, the SLEW of negative side effects, the likely weight gain after use, and the tremendous shortage it is causing for people who actually *need* these drugs for their health.

The US FDA approves drugs for very specific audiences only - Ozempic is for Type 2 Diabetics only and Wegovy is for individuals with extremely high BMI or that have weight-related co-morbidities like high blood pressure.  

Off-label use is not safe or effective.

TL/DR: Semaglutide is a powerful prescription medication available in multiple forms, but created for use by a specific subsection of patients with disorders that cannot be resolved with lifestyle changes alone. Consult with your healthcare physician and stop taking these medications if you don't fall into one of the two groups that this SHOULD be used for.

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Rafael Coira, MD, JD and James Sherer, MD discuss tips to staying motivated to keep your New Years resolution and help you lose weight including psychotherapy, medication, surgical options and more.