The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #405 Obesity Medicine, GLP1 agonists, Weight Loss Management Tools and Tips
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Jul 24, 2023 AI Snips
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Pandemic Fixer‑Upper Hobby
- Dr. Gudzune and her husband bought a fixer-upper during the pandemic and learned home repair skills.
- She found the renovation work unexpectedly enjoyable and practical.
Training Gap Causes Clinical Avoidance
- Primary care clinicians often avoid obesity care because training gave them little practical guidance.
- Treating obesity feels overwhelming until you pick one manageable place to start.
Ask Permission Before Raising Weight
- Ask permission before discussing weight to give patients control and reduce stigma.
- If a patient says no, respect it and revisit later in the longitudinal relationship.