In this episode of Keeping 100 Radio, Lissie has a candid conversation with Kat Luper, exploring Kat's struggles and learnings as a diabetic when prescribed Ozempic, a GLP-1 therapy, known for its appetite suppression properties and significant impact on weight and blood sugar levels. Kat shares her nuanced experiences, covering the physical and mental health implications, difficulties with nutritional intake, and the challenges in balancing effective diabetes management while maintaining a quality life. Throughout the discussion, Lissie and Kat engage in insightful dialogue on self-advocacy in medical settings, the complexity of weight management, and the broader systemic issues in diabetes care, emphasizing the critical importance of a personalized, holistic approach to health and well-being.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
• 00:59 Understanding GLP-1 Therapies and Their Benefits
• 02:58 Interview with Kat Luper: Personal Experience with Diabetes
• 20:37 Kat's Experience with Ozempic and Its Impact on Her Life
• 38:15 The Decision to Stop the Drug and the Aftermath
• 45:32 The Struggle with the Medical System and the Need for Reform
• 45:54 The Steps to Rebuilding Health and Wellbeing
• 51:47 Preparing for the Doctor's Appointment and Setting Boundaries
• 55:32 Advice for Those Considering the Drug
• 59:41 The Importance of Skepticism and Doing Your Own Research
• 01:00:42 The Positive Outcome and the Lessons Learned

Resources for this episode:

• Take our free quiz: http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://bit.ly/3tF2tnC
• Try Skin Grip and use the code "LISSIE" at try.skingrip.com/podcast⁠
• Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.