Kate has a history of anorexia. Why was she prescribed weight loss jabs?
About this episode
The episode discusses Kate's experience with anorexia and the implications of being prescribed weight loss jabs without proper screening.
‘Kate’ has a history of anorexia nervosa and was once hospitalised for the condition. Yet she was able to access GLP1s to control her weight via a telehealth provider, without being screened for an eating disorder. Surveys of acute pancreatitis are currently underway around Australia, in response to an increase in cases globally. A study from South Australia shows some surprising results with an increased incidence in young people, women and those from a higher socio-economic background. If you or anyone you know needs help with an eating disorder: Butterfly Foundation on 1800 334 673 National Eating Disorder Collaboration Lifeline on 131 114 References AHPRA statement on telehealth providers not screening for eating disorders JAMA Psychiatry: Use and Misuse of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Among People With Eating Disorders Epidemiological time trends in acute pancreatitis – A 16-year experience from South Australia Rise in drug-related deaths and hospitalisations driven by stimulants, annual NDARC reports find Global Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol—Leveraging Estimation for Action | Cardiology | JAMA | JAMA Network Laureates of the 2026 L'Oreal UNESCO for Women in Science…
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