About this episode
Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the benefits and risks of GLP-1s with guest Meg Tirrell, including personal considerations about the drug.
GLP-1s are no longer only for weight loss or diabetes. Dr. Sanjay Gupta invites CNN's Meg Tirrell back to Chasing Life to update on the drug’s benefits and risks. Plus, why they’ve personally considered -- and decided against – taking one. Our show was produced by Sofia Sanchez Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Guest: Meg Tirrell
Topics covered
- GLP-1s
- health
- weight loss
- diabetes
- drug benefits
- drug risks
Keywords
- GLP-1s
- weight loss
- diabetes
- health risks
- drug benefits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CNN, CNN Podcasts
Products: GLP-1s
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