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The Plus SideZ: Cracking the Obesity Code

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The Plus SideZ: Cracking the Obesity Code

Overcoming Weight Bias & Diet Culture: The Global Impact of GLP-1 Treatments for Obesity Part 1

March 31, 2025 • Kim Carlos • Season 4 • Episode 23

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Part 1

In this episode, we explore the global landscape of GLP-1 medications and obesity treatment in this insightful episode of The Plus SideZ Podcast. Dr. Mick Crotty, a leading expert in weight management from Ireland. Dr Crotty provides a comprehensive look at GLP-1 access in Ireland, including cost, treatment criteria, and medication availability. We compare GLP-1 medications in Ireland vs. the U.S., offering a unique international perspective. Gain valuable community insights from Belinda on the day-to-day experience with GLP-1s, including managing side effects, overcoming weight loss plateaus, and achieving long-term weight management.

This episode delves into the complexities of fat and weight bias, challenges diet culture, and explains the "set point" theory in obesity. We discuss the critical balance between weight loss and weight stabilization on GLP-1 medications. Learn practical strategies for finding the right GLP-1 maintenance dose and understand what "maintenance" truly means in the context of these medications. We analyze the U.S. GLP-1 rollout and its potential lessons for Ireland, offering actionable advice for navigating GLP-1 therapy. Discover how GLP-1 medications are transforming lives and addressing the stigma surrounding obesity, providing a powerful global perspective on the future of obesity medicine.

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