Are GLP-1S the Miracle Drug?
- 1999hcrawford
- Mar 7
- 1 min read
Updated: May 3
Episode Recap:
In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores the growing popularity of GLP-1s for weight loss and diabetes management. He discusses the significant weight loss observed in many users, alongside potential side effects such and the need for ongoing medication to maintain results. The episode also addresses concerns about accessibility, including medication shortages and high costs, and emphasizes the importance of medical supervision when considering these treatments.
Show Notes:
1:07 - What are GLP-1s and What Do They Do?
7:07 - The Benefits of GLP-1s
8:01 - The Adverse Effects of GLP-1s
11:10 - Common Reasons Why Patients Should Not Take These Medications
12:53 - Who Should Be Monitored?
16:24 - Liraglutide versus Semaglutide
23:32 - Should GLP-1s Be A Long-Term Treatment?
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About Your Host:
Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!
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