Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue
Thanks for tuning in! I'm a medical doctor and Specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolism in Canada, and I'm also certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Why do I blog and podcast about weight management, obesity, and diabetes? Well, there is a LOT of misinformation out there, so I'm here to provide a resource that you (as a person/patient or as a health care provider) can trust! I bring to you hot topics, new science, and breaking news, with some mythbusting mixed in too! With over 20 years (and counting) of experience as a physician, I always report, share, and interpret the information with the person living with obesity or diabetes as the focus. With nearly 3 million hits on my blog to date, I am sure you will find something important to you/your patients. I'm excited to share this journey with you!
Episodes
76 episodes
Can weight loss with obesity medication reduce risk for revisional surgery after hip or knee replacement?
For a person living with obesity who has had already had a hip or knee replaced, can weight loss with obesity medication reduce the risk of needing a revisional surgery?Learn more:
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Should vitamins be prescribed with weight management medication?
With the significant reduction in food intake that highly efficacious weight management medications can induce, it's important to consider whether a person is getting adequate nutritional and nutrient intake with treatment. Today I ask th...
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The hidden disease: Peripheral artery disease (and what we can do about it)
While heart attack and stroke risk are top of mind for clinicians, peripheral artery disease is often overlooked. What are the symptoms, how is it diagnosed, and what can we do about it?Learn more:
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First GLP1 in a pill to reduce cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes
We know that several INJECTABLE GLP1 receptor agonists reduce cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes. Now published is the first study ever to show that a GLP1 in a PILL can reduce cardiovascular events as well. Read on to learn m...
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Could shame and blame be a reason why some people say no to weight loss medication?
Could (an often secret) feeling of shame and blame be a reason why some people say no to weight loss medication?Learn more:
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Could the bacteria in your gut be driving weight gain?
While we know that hormones and genetics play a big role in the physiology of hunger, there are around a trillion other reasons that are getting more credit for their contributions - learn about these microcritters here!Learn more:
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When you take weight loss medication, which other medications may need adjusting?
When taking weight management medication, it's important not to overlook the impact this can have on other medications taken for other health concerns. What are some of the medications that we need to think about?Learn more:
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Could GLP1-based weight management medications help sperm quality?
Some men with elevated weight struggle with infertility. Given the weight and metabolic benefits of GLP1 receptor agonists, could GLP1 based weight management medications like liraglutide (Saxenda), semaglutide (Wegovy), or tirzepatide (Mounjar...
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Can older people take weight loss medication?
Are there any special considerations for use of weight loss medications in older people? Find out here!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/03/can-older-people...
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Perimenopause: What are the keys to successful weight management?
In a recent podcast, I dished on how the menopausal transition can lead to weight gain. What can we do to manage weight successfully during this challenging time? Listen on to find out!Learn more:
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Does Ozempic curb drinking?
Does ozempic curb alcohol consumption? Find out about the results of the first trial to answer this question!Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/02/does-ozempic-curb-drin...
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How does the menopausal transition impact weight management?
A particularly challenging time for weight management for many women is the menopausal transition – which, by the way, can last up to 10 years. Why is it so hard to manage weight during this time? Find out here!Learn more:
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Can Diabetic Retinopathy (Eye complications) Lead to Sleepless Nights?
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes, affecting the eyes and potentially leading to vision loss. But did you know it might also be linked to insomnia? Find out more here!Learn more:
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Do GLP1-based weight management/diabetes medications need to be held before anesthesia or sedation? Updated guidance
Much controversy exists as to whether, when, in whom, or for how long GLP1 based medications should be held prior to receiving anesthesia or sedation for surgery or procedures like colonoscopy. Check out this new guidance just published - find ...
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The Lancet Commission on the diagnosis of obesity: a step forward or a step back?
The Lancet commission suggests a new definition of obesity, clinical obesity and preclinical obesity. Is this a step forward or step back?Learn more:
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New guideline on metformin for prevention of antipsychotic medication-induced weight gain
Weight gain is a known side effect of many antipsychotic medications. A new guideline published in Schizophrenia Bulletin provides important updates on this topic.Learn more:
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How does weight loss affect bone health?
We know that we lose fat and muscle when we lose weight. What happens to bone when we lose weight? Does it matter what treatment strategy you use to lose weight? And, does any change in bone with weight loss translate to an increase in fracture...
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How does obesity affect Bone Health and fracture risk?
It is often assumed that people with obesity should have stronger bones as they are supporting a higher weight, and thus be at a lower risk of broken bones (fracture). Is this really true? Learn more:
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Mounjaro/Zepbound and Wegovy Face Off: Is one better than the other?
A high level press release of the SURMOUNT-5 study shows that more weight loss is seen with Mounjaro/Zepbound than Wegovy. But does this mean that Mounjaro/Zepbound is BETTER? Learn more:
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Health Canada approves Wegovy to reduce risk of heart attacks
Yesterday, Health Canada approved semaglutide 2.4mg (Wegovy) to reduce the risk of heart attacks in people with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity. This is a landmark moment in Canada. What does it mean for peo...
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Diabetes Canada 2024 Pharmacotherapy Guidelines update – what’s new?
What's new in the Diabetes Canada 2024 guideline on how to choose the best medication for diabetes? Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/1...
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3 year sustained weight loss, powerful prevention of diabetes, and heart failure benefit with tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound)!
Can tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) provide long term weight loss, prevent diabetes, and treat heart failure with preserved ejection fraction? It's been a busy week - find out here!Learn more:
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New guidance on what to do with GLP1 medications before surgery or sedation – what’s clear and what’s not?
Knowing what to do to prepare a person using GLP1 based medication for surgeries requiring anesthesia or sedation remains a clinical conundrum. New multisociety clinical practice guidance was just published in an attempt to harmonize recommenda...
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Knee pain from osteoarthritis - can weight management medication help?
Obesity-related knee osteoarthritis is caused not only by increased weight stress on the joints, but also by the chronic inflammatory state that is seen in obesity. Can weight management medication reduce pain? Find out about the results ...
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What's new in stroke prevention guidelines? My Top 5
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have just issued an updated guideline for prevention of stroke in people who have never had a stroke previously. Here are some of their Top10 that I found most interesting, as a dia...
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