GLP-1 Medications: Who Really Needs Them?

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🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️
GLP-1 medications, weight loss, diabetes, and insulin resistance are dominating YouTube and social media, but confusion is keeping many people stuck and hesitant. In this episode, you will move from uncertainty to clarity. You will finally understand what GLP-1 medications really do, who they are meant for, and how to decide if they belong in your health journey. This conversation is designed to help you feel informed, confident, and empowered, not overwhelmed or misled.

🔥 In This Episode:
This episode breaks down 5 of the most common GLP-1 myths and replaces fear-based headlines with practical, evidence-based guidance you can actually use. You will learn how GLP-1s impact appetite, hormones, blood sugar, and long-term health, and why these medications are not “quick fixes” but tools that work best when paired with informed lifestyle choices. Whether you are considering GLP-1s, already on them, or simply trying to understand what you are seeing online, this episode gives you the clarity you have been missing.

✨ What You’ll Gain from This Episode:
✅ Confidence to separate medical facts from social media misinformation
✅ Clear understanding of who GLP-1s are appropriate for and who should not take them
✅ Practical guidance on labs, safety checks, and questions to ask before your first injection
✅ Reassurance about weight regain, side effects, and long-term safety
✅ A mindset shift that replaces shame with informed self-advocacy

💡 This episode is for patients, caregivers, busy professionals, and anyone navigating weight, diabetes, PCOS, or insulin resistance who wants real answers and not hype. By the end, you will know how to advocate for yourself, make better decisions with your provider, and approach GLP-1 medications with confidence and clarity. Press play and take control of your health narrative.

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Resources Mentioned:
Ozempic Official Site: https://www.ozempic.com
Mounjaro (Eli Lilly): https://www.mounjaro.com
American Diabetes Association: https://diabetes.org
Endocrine Society: https://www.endocrine.org
American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE): https://www.aace.com


Connect with Dr. Peggy Nana Amoakohene, MD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-nana-ama-amoakohene-5b617ba5/
Website: https://www.premierendocrineandwellness.com/


VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:02:12 - Meet Dr. Peggy: Endocrinology Expert 
00:03:18 - Icebreaker: Adventure, Skydiving, and the "Soft Girl" Era 
00:05:34 - Myth 1: Are GLP-1 Medications Only for Celebrities?  
00:07:07 - Myth 2: Are They Only for Weight Loss? (Beyond Obesity) 
00:08:10 - Myth 3: Can Anyone Get Them Without Labs or Screening? 
00:09:10 - Myth 4: Will You Gain All the Weight Back After Stopping?  
00:10:37 - Myth 5: Can You Eat Anything While on GLP-1s? (The Nutrition Factor) 
00:19:12 - Understanding Side E

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