In this episode of Captivating Health Insights, host Madison Bezdicek discusses the growing role of GLP-1 medications in treating obesity with experts Brenda Navin of Launch My Health and Kelly Rawlings of Vida Health.
The conversation explores how GLP-1s work, their potential benefits for weight loss and metabolic health, and the challenges surrounding their cost and accessibility. Emphasizing the importance of lifestyle interventions, the experts share how integrating proper nutrition, exercise, and behavioral support is crucial for achieving sustainable health outcomes. They also discuss the role of employers in providing access to these treatments and the future of obesity management.
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - GLP-1s and their role in health care
- (00:00:47) - Brenda Navin on the "Food as Medicine" movement
- (00:02:45) - The fight against obesity and diabetes with digital technology
- (00:06:40) - GLP-1s and weight loss
- (00:12:13) - Weight-loss for obese people
- (00:16:06) - GLP-1 off-ramping
- (00:22:12) - GLP1-s and employers
- (00:40:24) - GLP1-s for weight loss
- (00:45:05) - What's ahead for the future
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