DiscoverYour Checkup: Health Education Podcast88: GLP-1 Starter Guide for Patients
88: GLP-1 Starter Guide for Patients

88: GLP-1 Starter Guide for Patients

Update: 2025-12-08
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We share a quick life update, welcome our first guest Mike Rozanski, and clear up the Michelin Guide origin story before shifting to a focused guide on starting GLP-1 medications. Practical strategies cover injections, nausea, constipation, muscle protection, and adjusting other meds safely.

• board certification in obesity medicine and motivation to destigmatise care
• guest segment on Michelin guide history and Philly’s recent stars
• what GLP-1 meds are and how auto-injectors work
• portion sizing to prevent nausea and early side effects
• fiber with fluids to prevent constipation
• protein targets and simple strength training to protect muscle
• when to adjust blood pressure and diabetes medications
• key takeaways and encouragement to start small and follow up

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Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RN
Artwork: Olivia Pawlowski

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88: GLP-1 Starter Guide for Patients

88: GLP-1 Starter Guide for Patients

Ed Delesky, MD and Nicole Aruffo, RN