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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