#59: Stress, Disease Management, and Medications in Endocrinology with Dr. Gregory Dodell, Endocrinologist

Dr. Gregory Dodell joins the pod to chat with Abbie about his work as an Endocrinologist using a HAES-aligned and weight-inclusive approach to treatment and caring for his patients. 

Topics discussed:

• Weight stigma in medicine and in diabetes care
• The harms of weight-cycling
• How stress impacts blood sugar and endocrine disorders
• Stress management
• The problem with the use of diabetes drugs for weight-loss
• Managing PCOS from an anti-diet, weight-inclusive lens
• Treating type II and type I diabetes without a focus on weight
• Taking medications to support your body
• How to advocate for yourself if your endocrinologist (or other providers) are not practicing weight-incusive care
• "Hormone balancing" and "adrenal fatigue"
• Dr. Dodell's hopes for endocrinology in the future

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