The Truth on GLP-1 w/ Dr. Joe Becker Chief of Endocrinology at UTHSA | Goodtaste for the Soul e69

About this episode

Dr. Joe Becker discusses the implications and risks of GLP-1 medications for weight loss.

The lure of easy weight loss is hard to resist. With the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, shedding pounds can seem almost effortless. But one endocrinologist says—not so fast. While these medications can be life-changing, even life-saving, for some, they may also carry risks that could lead to unwanted health issues down the road. Dr. Joe Becker, Head of Endocrinology at the University of Texas San Antonio Medical School breaks down the real story behind rapid weight loss...

People in this episode

Host: Tanji Patton

Guest: Dr. Joe Becker

Topics covered

• weight loss
• GLP-1 medications
• health risks
• endocrinology
• Ozempic
• Wegovy

Keywords

• GLP-1
• weight loss
• Ozempic
• Wegovy
• health risks
• endocrinology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Texas San Antonio Medical School

Products: Ozempic, Wegovy

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