In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Dave Knapp, patient advocate and founder of the first patient-centric obesity medicine news platform. Dave shares his deeply personal journey with obesity and type 2 diabetes—from years of yo-yo dieting and keto struggles to discovering GLP-1 medications that changed his life.
Together, Ethan and Dave explore misconceptions about obesity, the emotional toll of weight loss, the rise of new medical treatments, and the importance of community in navigating these challenges. This honest, eye-opening conversation is filled with hard truths, hope, and inspiration for anyone on a health journey.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:02 – Welcome and introductions
01:18 – Living with diabetes and obesity
04:40 – Obesity as a chronic disease
08:29 – Misconceptions about type 2 diabetes
10:22 – High school struggles and keto beginnings
13:36 – Diagnosis and the wake-up call
15:51 – Year of keto and frustration
23:24 – Facing surgery and discovering new drugs
26:35 – Building a patient-driven platform
33:46 – Safety concerns and misconceptions
41:46 – Why people resist obesity medications
46:32 – Transfer addiction and mental health
52:06 – Long-term effects and unanswered questions
56:27 – Loose skin and hidden struggles of weight loss
01:00:39 – The misconceptions about rapid results
01:02:55 – Final reflections and gratitude
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