How have weight loss drugs affected you?

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of weight loss drugs like Saxenda on individuals' lives, featuring personal experiences shared by guests and listeners.

Around 26,000 people have applied for HSE funding to take Saxenda, one type of weight loss drug, since 2023. But, if you’re already on weight loss medication - how has it affected you? Joining Andrea to discuss their experiences is Writer and Director Amanda Brunker, as well as listeners.

People in this episode

Host: Andrea

Guest: Amanda Brunker

Topics covered

• weight loss
• medication
• personal experiences
• health
• society

Keywords

• weight loss drugs
• Saxenda
• HSE funding
• personal experiences
• health medication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HSE

Products: Saxenda

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