About this episode

Dr. Holly Lofton discusses the science behind GLP-1 medications and their role in weight loss.

Originally developed to treat diabetes, GLP-1 medications soon made headlines for their impact on weight loss. But despite all the attention they've received, many people still have questions: How do these medications work? Are they safe? To get answers, we spoke with Dr. Holly Lofton, Director of the Medical Weight Management Program at NYU Langone. In this episode, Dr. Lofton explains the science behind GLP-1s, how they support weight loss and why adopting healthy lifestyle habits and working with your doctor are crucial to long-term success. The Takeaway We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/member-feedback. Drop us a line at our social media channels: Facebook // Instagram // YouTube. Get started on your health journey by making an appointment with your primary care physician to know your numbers: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyrelationships. Get to know your numbers at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts. Relieve stress with mindfulness classes at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyminds. Find healthy recipes and meal-prep tips at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/food-as-medicine. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Holly Lofton

Topics covered

• GLP-1 medications
• weight loss
• diabetes treatment
• healthy lifestyle
• medical weight management

Keywords

• GLP-1
• weight loss
• diabetes
• healthy habits
• medical advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NYU Langone

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